Middle Level Commissioners
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The Middle Level Commissioners are a land drainage authority in eastern England. The body was formed in 1862, undertaking the main water level management function within the Middle Level following the
Badge on the former Middle Level Commissioners offices in March, Cambridgeshire
Former offices of the Middle Level Commissioners in March
Old Bedford River
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The Old Bedford River is an artificial, partial diversion of the waters of the River Great Ouse in the Fens of Cambridgeshire, England. It was named after the fourth Earl of Bedford who contracted wit
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…leased out with rents being used to maintain the works. There were nine major components to the works, including the Bedford River, (later called the Old Bedford River), which ran for 21 miles (34 km) from Earith to Salters Lode; Bevill's Leam, which ran for 2 miles (3.2 km) from Whittlesey Mere to Guyhirn; Peakirk…
A section of the Old Bedford River near Mepal
The pumping station at Welches Dam pumps excess water into the River Delph when the Old Bedford River cannot discharge through the Old Bedford Sluice.
The Old Bedford Sluice, through which boats must pass to access the River Great Ouse.