2015
SX9192 : The Miller's Crossing, Exeter
taken 9 years ago, near to Exeter, Devon, England
This is 1 of 2 images, with title starting with The Miller's Crossing in this square
The Miller's Crossing, Exeter
The bridge crosses the river Exe. Here its upright and counterweight (in the form of a millwheel) are reflected in the flood relief channel
River Exe
The River Exe rises on Exmoor and flows south to Exeter and The English Channel. Its estuary is a good example of a Ria (flooded river valley). It is tidal to Countess Wear, just south of Exeter SX9390 : Countess Weir, River Exe. More information Link
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Exe Flood Relief Channel
Work started in 1965 on the construction of the Flood relief channel, it was completed in the 1970's, at a cost of 8 million. The channel is designed to take excess water out of the River Exe.