Graham Stamper

The side lock was used. It was for lighter boats that could navigate the trent shallows near Nottingham and so did not want to pay the toll fees to use the cut. Due to the drop in water level caused by the weir it had double gates to stop damage to the gates when the river flooded There was a stone bridge that crossed over to the weir cottages (now Canalside Heritage Centre) and lock keepers house , the remains of which are the base of the existing iron bridge Don't know when last used