Canal locks · South East England
Abingdon Lock
In or near Culham.
Abingdon Lock — lock on the River Thames in England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Radley · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Abingdon Lock, the nearest railway station is Radley, located 2.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is OX14 3NW. Entry to the lock is free.
About
Abingdon Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lock on the River Thames in England". Coordinates: 51.6705°, -1.2692°.
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Official information
Abingdon Lock is a scenic location along the River Thames, offering visitors a chance to enjoy the natural beauty of the waterways. It serves as a point for boat navigation and provides opportunities for walking and observing local wildlife.
From the Wikipedia article
Abingdon Lock is a lock on the River Thames in England, less than 1 mile east and upstream of Abingdon, Oxfordshire, on the opposite bank of the river. It was originally built in 1790 by the Thames Navigation Commission. The weir runs across from the Abingdon side to the lock island, and has a pedestrian walkway across it. According to a tablet above the front door, the current lock-keeper's house dates from 1928. Ice creams and refreshments have been sold from the door of the house for at least 30 years.
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Background
History
The navigation route in the vicinity of Abingdon has been subject to change over the centuries. The Swift Ditch further to the east was the original course of the river Thames. The stream to the town was developed by the monks of Abingdon Abbey and the original weir is reputed to have been built by them during the 10th century. A pound lock was built on the Swift Ditch by the Oxford-Burcot Commission in 1635 making it then the navigation route. In 1788 several citizens of Abingdon wanted to divert navigation back to the current course, possibly taking into account the Wilts & Berks Canal which was to connect to the current navigation channel at Abingdon within ten years. As a result,…
Visiting
The lock can be reached on a track heading north from Abingdon Bridge on the Andersey Island side. Alternatively it is possible to walk along the river from the town centre through Abbey Meadows and cross the weir.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6705, -1.2692
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Vale of White Horse
- Parish
- Abingdon on Thames
- Postcode
- OX14 3NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Nearest railway station
- Radley — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4667834 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Abingdon Lock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: AbingdonLock01.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abingdon Lock?
- Abingdon Lock is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX14 3NW), in the parish of Abingdon on Thames.
- What is Abingdon Lock?
- Abingdon Lock — lock on the River Thames in England.
- How do I get to Abingdon Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Radley, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX14 3NW.
- Is Abingdon Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Abingdon Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Abingdon Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Radley, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX14 3NW.