Tidal surges up the river present a threat to the city of Hull. On September 1969 a tidal surge caused extensive flooding in Hull, leading for calls for a barrier to be installed.

The Hull is still navigable and, since the 14th century, has been a free navigation. Previously the Archbishops of York had charged tolls. In the 17th century the Hull was navigated to Wansford below Driffield. By the early 19th century, traffic on the Hull within the port of Hull became congested with deep sea vessels as well as river craft. It was relieved by dock construction. The rather impressive River Hull Tidal Surge Barrier opened on 15 April 1980, construction having started in 1977. The structure you see today is Grade II listed.

Source- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1446522

Period

Modern (1901 and later)

Period comments

The earliest date of the feature, as a year, if known

1977

The latest date of the feature, as a year, if known

1980

Monument Type - Broad

Barrier

Monument Type - Narrow

Monument Description

Evidence Type - Broad

Evidence Type - Narrow

Evidence Description

Object Type - Broad

Object Type - Narrow

Object Description

Other records:

NRHE Number

Unknown

NT HBSMR Number

Unknown

HER Event Number

Unknown

External Link

None

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