Smeaton made a survey of the river and produced a report in 1766, in which he recorded that there were 18 staunches at the time, with a lock at Ware and tidal gates at Bow.
Smeaton made a survey of the river. Smeaton produced a report in 1766. This was with a lock at Ware. This was with tidal gates at Bow. There were 18 staunches at the time in 1766. This was what he recorded.