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Canal locks · East of England

Carthagena Lock

In or near Goffs Oak.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Carthagena Lock — lock in Hertfordshire, England, UK.

Carthagena Lock, canal locks in Essex

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Broxbourne · 0.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Carthagena Lock, the nearest railway station is Broxbourne, which is 0.7 km away. Entry is free.

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About

Carthagena Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lock in Hertfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.7436°, -0.0021°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Carthagena Lock (No7) is a lock on the River Lee Navigation at Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, England. Directly behind the lock is Carthagena Weir, part of a fishery which also includes two lakes and a section of the Old River Lea. To the east of the lock is the Nazeing Mead complex of lakes which incorporates part of the River Lee Flood Relief Channel. Vehicular access is via the B194 Nazeing New Road. Pedestrian and cycle access is via the towpath which forms part of the Lea Valley Walk.

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Coordinates
51.7436, -0.0021
County
Essex
Parish
Nazeing
Postcode
EN10 6SY
Parliamentary constituency
Harlow
Nearest railway station
Broxbourne0.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Carthagena Lock?
Carthagena Lock is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode EN10 6SY), in the parish of Nazeing.
What is Carthagena Lock?
Carthagena Lock — lock in Hertfordshire, England, UK.
How do I get to Carthagena Lock?
The nearest railway station is Broxbourne, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EN10 6SY.
Is Carthagena Lock free to visit?
Yes, Carthagena Lock is free to enter.
How do I get to Carthagena Lock?
The nearest railway station is Broxbourne, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN10 6SY.