Goring Lock, River navigation lock in Goring-on-Thames, United Kingdom
The lock measures 54.68 meters in length and 6.40 meters in width, with a vertical drop of 1.77 meters on the River Thames.
The Thames Navigation Commissioners constructed Goring Lock in 1787, replacing an earlier weir that belonged to Goring Priory.
The lock represents a crucial element of Thames river management, enabling water level control and boat passage through the Goring Gap.
The lock keeper operates the facility from 9 AM to 6 PM during summer months, with a lunch break between 1 PM and 2 PM.
In 1674, the lock gained notoriety when sixty people lost their lives after a ferryman steered too close to the structure.
Location: Oxfordshire
GPS coordinates: 51.52300,-1.14235
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:57
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