Commercial Road Lock, Canal lock in Tower Hamlets, England
Commercial Road Lock number 12 stands on the Regent's Canal, connecting the waterway to Limehouse Basin with an 8-foot vertical drop.
The lock was built in the early 19th century to support maritime trade and transportation needs during London's industrial expansion period.
The lock area incorporates traditional British waterway engineering with characteristic gate mechanisms that demonstrate historical navigation techniques.
The Canal & River Trust maintains this lock, which sits 0.13 miles from Limehouse Basin and 8.8 miles from Paddington Basin.
This lock marks the second-to-last water level control point before the Regent's Canal meets the River Thames.
Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
GPS coordinates: 51.51240,-0.03661
Latest update: March 9, 2025 17:47
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