Museums · South East England
River Wey, Dorset
River Wey, Dorset — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Nigel Mykura — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
River Wey, Dorset is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
The River Wey in Dorset is a museum located in South-East England. It offers insights into the river's historical significance and its role in local trade and transport. The site is notable for its picturesque surroundings and the impact of the Wey on the region's development.
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Background
History
The river has been important since Roman times, when Radipole Lake was used as a reservoir. The river was important for milling during the 18th and 19th centuries, when there were five water mills based along it. All five of the millers needed carefully to co-ordinate their activities to ensure a reliable flow of water. The source is an important water supply. There is a large pumping station at Friar Waddon, drawing from the source of the Wey, which is the main water supply for the Isle of Portland. Wessex Water is licensed to pump 14 ML per day.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.6118, -2.4576
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Weymouth
- Postcode
- DT4 8NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
Sources
- wikipedia: River Wey, Dorset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Wey, Dorset?
- River Wey, Dorset is in South East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.6118°, -2.4576°.
- Is River Wey, Dorset wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at River Wey, Dorset. Check ahead for specific facilities.