25th February 2024 – River Weed Clearance

This effort was centred on the Island near the Kilmeston Crossroads. It is on the Bramdean Stream.

Martin clearing weeds near the B3046

Weed Clearance further upstream. Martin (another), Pat & Martin

The cleared channel enabling better water flow.

Peter, Pat, Martin, & Barry

Peter clearing heavier undergrowth.


With the high rainfall occurring at this time the Cheriton/Kilmeston Stream was particularly active. Here are a few views taken from the work location into Cheriton Village.

Bramdean Stream

Upstream of B3046 bridge

Bramdean Stream

Downstream of B3046 bridge

Bramdean/Kilmeston Stream

Bramdean/Kilmeston Stream

This shows the flow backing up behind a fence post

Weir near The Nook

Bramdean/Kilmesotn Stream

Flow passing curve in wall causing a “Shock Wave” in the flow due to its speed.

Bramdean/Kilmeston Stream passing under (just) the bridge by the School

Bramdean/Kilmeston Stream passing under the wooden bridge

Cheriton Stream passing by the Green – looking upstream from the Curate’s Bridge

Cheriton Stream passing by the Green – looking downstream towards the Curate’s Bridge

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