Canal locks · South East England
Sonning Lock
In or near Sonning.
Sonning Lock — lock on River Thames.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Earley · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sonning Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lock on River Thames". Coordinates: 51.4726°, -0.9187°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Sonning Lock is a lock and associated weir situated on the River Thames at the village of Sonning near Reading, Berkshire, England. The first lock was built by the Thames Navigation Commission in 1773 and it has been rebuilt three times since then. There is a weir a little upstream at the top of the island where Sonning Backwater separates from the main course of the river.
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Background
History
A weir at Sonning is recorded as belonging to the Blunte family in the 15th century. This was associated with the mill and fisheries and mention is made of a "Locke-heise" at this time. The flash lock was replaced in 1773 by the pound lock. This was the highest upstream of the eight locks constructed after the Thames and Isis Navigation Act 1750 (24 Geo. 2. c. 8). It was commissioned in 1771 but took two years to build. Fir wood was originally used for these locks, but this decayed very quickly and was replaced at Sonning by oak in 1787. Repairs took place in 1827 when the old flash lock was brought back temporarily into use. By this time a lock house had been built. The lock-keeper from…
Visiting
The lock is a short walk upstream from Sonning Bridge, which itself is close to the centre of Sonning. It is also accessible via a short footpath between St Andrew's Church and the river. The path by the river continues into the town of Reading.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4726, -0.9187
- District
- Wokingham
- Parish
- Sonning
- Postcode
- RG4 6SU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Earley and Woodley
- Nearest railway station
- Earley — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7561977 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sonning Lock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sonning Lock (geograph 5546855).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Reading Blue Coat School
Natural landmarks · 0.3 km
The Mill at Sonning
Theatres · 0.4 km
Saint Andrew's Church
Cemeteries · 0.4 km
St Andrew's Church, Sonning
Historic churches · 0.4 km
The Mill at Sonning
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Bull Inn
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Sonning
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Parks · 0.5 km
Sonning Hill Island
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Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sonning Lock?
- Sonning Lock is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG4 6SU), in the parish of Sonning.
- What is Sonning Lock?
- Sonning Lock — lock on River Thames.
- How do I get to Sonning Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Earley, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG4 6SU.
- Is Sonning Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Sonning Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sonning Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Earley, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG4 6SU.