Cromwell Lock

Cromwell Lock is a navigation lock on the River Trent in Nottinghamshire that regulates water levels for passing boats. The facility features gates and control systems designed to help vessels move through this section of the river.

Construction of the lock began in 1908 following parliamentary authorization granted to the Trent Navigation Company in 1906. This project was part of efforts to modernize river navigation in the region.

A memorial garden made of Scottish granite honors ten Royal Engineers who died during a navigation exercise in 1975. The space serves as a quiet place where visitors can pause and reflect on this tragic event.

The lock is easily accessible on foot, and visitors can observe operations from various vantage points. Regular maintenance keeps the facility operational throughout the year for both commercial and recreational boat traffic.

The lock marks the tidal limit of the River Trent and sits roughly 70 kilometers from Coton in the Elms, the furthest point from the sea in Great Britain. This geographic position makes it a significant boundary in the river system.

Location: Cromwell

GPS coordinates: 53.14140,-0.79248

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02