Bell Weir Lock, River lock in Surrey, England
Bell Weir Lock maintains water levels and facilitates boat navigation on the River Thames, featuring a weir positioned upstream of the main chamber.
The Thames Navigation Commission constructed Bell Weir Lock in 1817, with subsequent reconstructions in 1867 and a stone rebuild in 1877.
The lock appears in Jerome K. Jerome's literary work 'Three Men in a Boat', establishing its place in British river navigation literature.
Access to Bell Weir Lock requires walking from the A308 road behind the Runnymede Hotel, with public toilets available on site.
The lock witnessed an unusual discovery when floor plans of the Bank of England were found in a bag in the river.
Location: Surrey
GPS coordinates: 51.43830,-0.53778
Latest update: March 15, 2025 12:13
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