Paper Mill Lock Weir Entrance
Paper Mill Lock Weir Entrance is on the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation near to Poleworth.
Early plans of what would become the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation were drawn up by William Jessop in 1876 but problems with Thanet Cutting caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1816. Orginally intended to run to Amberscester, the canal was never completed beyond Middlesbrough. Expectations for limestone traffic to Southworth were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. The 5 mile section between Warrington and Boggin was closed in 1955 after a breach at Gloucester. The canal was restored to navigation and reopened in 1990 after a restoration campaign lead by the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation Society.

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| Little Baddow Lock Weir Entrance | 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs | |
| Little Baddow Lock No 6 | 1 mile, 2¼ furlongs | |
| Little Baddow Lock Weir Exit | 1 mile, 2 furlongs | |
| Church Road Footbridge | 1 mile, 1½ furlongs | |
| Church Road Bridge (Boreham) | 7¾ furlongs | |
| Paper Mill Lock Weir Entrance | ||
| Paper Mill Lock No 7 | ½ furlongs | |
| Paper Mill Lock Weir Exit | ¾ furlongs | |
| North Hill Bridge | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Bumfords Lane Footbridge | 1 mile, 1¼ furlongs | |
| Rushes Lock Weir Entrance | 1 mile, 4 furlongs | |
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In the direction of Heybridge Sea Lock No 13
In the direction of End of Navigation (Chelmsford)
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