Lagan Weir

The Lagan Weir, 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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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Albert Memorial Clock and Queen Elizabeth Bridge.

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The is a clock tower 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
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is a bridge over the in , Northern Ireland, which opened in 1966. is situated 330 feet south of Lagan Weir.

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The , consisting of the Place, W5 and the SSE Arena, is a sports, entertainment and science learning complex located within the in , . is situated 1,600 feet northeast of Lagan Weir.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cathedral Quarter and Titanic Quarter.

Quarter
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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 , , 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 centred on land in Belfast Harbour, known until 1995 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
54.60119° or 54° 36′ 4″ north
Longitude
-5.92044° or 5° 55′ 14″ west
Open location code
9C6PJ32H+FR
Open­Street­Map ID
way 587341966
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­bridge
Wiki­data ID
Q6471869
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