Canal locks · South East England
Temple Lock
In or near Bockmer End.
Temple Lock — lock and weir on the River Thames in Buckinghamshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Marlow · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Temple Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lock and weir on the River Thames in Buckinghamshire, England". Coordinates: 51.5521°, -0.7940°.
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Official information
Temple Lock is a lock on the River Thames, providing access for boats navigating the waterway. Visitors can enjoy the scenic views and the tranquility of the surrounding countryside.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Temple Lock is a lock and weir situated on the Buckinghamshire bank of the River Thames near Temple Mill Island opposite Temple Meadows and not far from Hurley, Berkshire. It was first built by the Thames Navigation Commissioners in 1773. The weir runs across from the lock to the Berkshire bank a short distance upstream of the lock.
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Background
History
There are references to a flash lock and winch in the 16th century. There was also a ferry at the lock. The pound lock was built in 1773, the sixth downstream of the eight constructed after the passing of the 1770 navigation act. Like the others it had to be rebuilt in 1782 and though estimates were obtained for stone and timber, timber was chosen because it was cheaper. In 1890 a new lock was built alongside the original one.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5521, -0.7940
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Great Marlow
- Postcode
- SL7 2FL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wycombe
- Nearest railway station
- Marlow — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7698610 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Temple Lock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Temple Lock?
- Temple Lock is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SL7 2FL), in the parish of Great Marlow.
- What is Temple Lock?
- Temple Lock — lock and weir on the River Thames in Buckinghamshire, England.
- How do I get to Temple Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Marlow, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SL7 2FL.
- Is Temple Lock a protected site?
- Yes — Temple Lock is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Temple Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Temple Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Temple Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Marlow, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SL7 2FL.