Lagan Weir

Lagan Weir is a weir in , , . Lagan Weir is situated nearby to the public building , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Lagan Weir and Albert Memorial Clock.

Bridge
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The , in , , crosses the River Lagan between the Queen Elizabeth Bridge and the M3 cross-harbour bridge. Prior to the building of the weir, the river would be subject to tidal fluctuations, and low tide would expose mudflats, which were unsightly and emitted a strong odour, particularly in the summer months.

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The is a situated at Queen's Square in , . It was completed in 1869 and is one of the best known landmarks of Belfast. is situated 840 feet west of Lagan Weir.

Bridge
Photo: Ardfern, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a bridge over the in , Northern Ireland, which opened in 1966.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cathedral Quarter and Titanic Quarter.

Quarter
Photo: Stuart, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The in , Northern Ireland, is a developing area of the city, roughly situated between Royal Avenue near where the Belfast Central Library building is, and the Dunbar Link in the .

Quarter
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in Queen's Island, , , is a large-scale waterfront regeneration, comprising historic maritime landmarks, film studios, education facilities, apartments, a riverside entertainment district, and the world's largest Titanic-themed attraction centered on land in , known until 1995 exclusively as Queen's Island, and initially, Dargan's Island.

Quarter
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The is an area of , . The name is derived from the great many linen warehouses that are still present in the area.

Lagan Weir

Latitude
54.60114° or 54° 36′ 4″ north
Longitude
-5.9204° or 5° 55′ 13″ west
Open location code
9C6PJ32H+FR
Open­Street­Map ID
way 221480888
Open­Street­Map feature
waterway=­weir
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Lagan Weir” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “拉根堰”

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Highlights include The Lagan Lookout and Francis Calder Commemorative Fountain.

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