Canal locks · South East England
Whitchurch Lock
In or near Sulham.
Whitchurch Lock — lock and weir situated on the River Thames in England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Pangbourne · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Whitchurch Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lock and weir situated on the River Thames in England". Coordinates: 51.4866°, -1.0883°.
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Official information
Whitchurch Lock is a site along the River Thames that allows visitors to observe the operation of the lock and enjoy the surrounding natural environment. It is a popular spot for walking and enjoying the scenic views of the river and countryside.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Whitchurch Lock is a lock and weir on the River Thames in England. It is a pound lock, built by the Thames Navigation Commissioners in 1787. It is on an island near the Oxfordshire village of Whitchurch-on-Thames and is accessible only by boat. The weir crosses the river to the Berkshire village of Pangbourne.
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Background
History
There was a flash lock recorded at Whitchurch in the 16th century. The sketch map shows the main dam, which was solid and rose to a height above normal high water level. Near the southern bank, there was a sluice (marked "E" on the sketch), which was 30 ft wide, and was fitted with flood gates and overfall boards, to accommodate a drop of 3 to in the river level. The flash lock was in the centre, with a winch on the north bank to haul the barges through against the current. It was 23 ft wide, which was the standard size for all flash locks below Abingdon. Near to the island was a "tumbling bay", an overfall weir with its crest just below normal low water level. It was about 35 ft wide and…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4866, -1.0883
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Whitchurch-on-Thames
- Postcode
- RG8 7DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Henley and Thame
- Nearest railway station
- Pangbourne — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q16248811 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Whitchurch Lock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: 2008-05 Whitchurch Lock.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitchurch Lock?
- Whitchurch Lock is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG8 7DJ), in the parish of Whitchurch-on-Thames.
- What is Whitchurch Lock?
- Whitchurch Lock — lock and weir situated on the River Thames in England.
- How do I get to Whitchurch Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Pangbourne, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG8 7DJ.
- Is Whitchurch Lock a protected site?
- Yes — Whitchurch Lock is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Whitchurch Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Whitchurch Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whitchurch Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Pangbourne, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG8 7DJ.