Canal locks · South East England
Duke's Cut Lock
In or near Oxford.
Duke's Cut Lock — canal lock in Gosford and Water Eaton, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford Parkway · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Duke's Cut Lock is a place of interest in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. It sits within the Bicester and Woodstock parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway, about 1.9 km away. Postcode area OX2.
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Place summary
Duke's Cut Lock is a Grade II listed lock located in the West Midlands, within the parish of Gosford and Water Eaton, Oxfordshire. It is part of the region's extensive canal network, serving as a notable example of 19th-century engineering.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7920, -1.2946
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Gosford and Water Eaton
- Postcode
- OX2 8JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bicester and Woodstock
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford Parkway — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26651311 (CC0)
- commons: Duke's Cut, Oxford Canal 03.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Duke's Cut Lock?
- Duke's Cut Lock is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX2 8JT), in the parish of Gosford and Water Eaton.
- What is Duke's Cut Lock?
- Duke's Cut Lock — canal lock in Gosford and Water Eaton, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Duke's Cut Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX2 8JT.
- Is Duke's Cut Lock a listed building?
- Duke's Cut Lock is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Duke's Cut Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Duke's Cut Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Duke's Cut Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX2 8JT.