A sluice gate by Sibley and Sons of Parrett Works
Written by Fergus![Sibley sluice](general/sibley_sluice.jpg)
In 2007 these gates were removed by the Environment Agency from the River Parrett at Langport, where they were thought to be an obstruction and thus a potential cause of flooding.
The original installation, which was to aid river navigation by increasing the depth of water, dates from 1838/9. The gates were designed to be self-acting, opening whenever the water level in the river exceeded four feet. In 1921 the weir was repaired and partially rebuilt by Sibley & Sons of the Parrett Works, Martock. In 2007 the gates were taken to Westonzoyland Pumping Station for further study and possible restoration and display.
Photo by David Greenfield.