Grafton Lock, Lock structure on River Thames in Oxfordshire, England
Grafton Lock spans the River Thames with a length of 34.59 meters and width of 4.59 meters between Kelmscott and Radcot villages.
The Thames Conservancy built this lock structure in 1896, replacing the previous Day's Weir that operated with a flash lock system.
Kelmscott Manor, situated near the lock on the northern bank, served as the residence of artist William Morris during the late 19th century.
The lock stands 223 feet above sea level with a water level drop of 1.11 meters, enabling river navigation between Buscot and Radcot locks.
The lock meadow holds designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its ecological characteristics and plant species.
Location: Oxfordshire
GPS coordinates: 51.69090,-1.60935
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:25
Kelmscott Manor
2 km
Buscot Park
3.7 km
Radcot Bridge
1.5 km
Old Man's Bridge
3 km
Eaton Footbridge
2.5 km
Faringdon Tomb Approximately 3 Metres To West Of St Michael's Church
1.1 km
Church of St George
2.2 km
Church of St Michael
1 km
Morris Memorial Approximately 20 Metres South East Of Chancel Of Church Of St George
2.2 km
Church of St Stephen
3.2 km
Buscot Park: West Pavilion With Attached Terrace Walls And Gatepier
3.7 km
Buscot Park: East Pavilion With Attached Terrace Walls And Gatepier
3.6 km
Canal Bridge, Radcot
1.5 km
Plough Hotel
3.2 km
Eaton Hastings War Memorial
2.8 km
Cross Base And Steps Approximately 15 Metres North Of The Plough
2.2 km
Manor Farmhouse With Attached Wall And Gate Pier
2 km
Stone slab fence enclosing and dividing gardens of numbers 1 and 4 Manor Cottages continuing to south east along road to Garden Cottage
2.1 km
Barn Approximately 20 Metres South East Of Kelmscott Manor
2 km
Clanfield War Memorial, Oxfordshire
3.1 km
Lower House
2.2 km
Village Hall
2.2 km
Barn Approximately 15 Metres South Of Kelmscott Manor
2 km
Ford Memorial,C18 Chest Tomb And Two C17 Monuments Approximately 2-5 Metres South Of South Transept Of Church Of St George
2.2 km
Barn Approximately 40 Metres South West Of Garden Cottage
2.1 km
Buscot Park: Bridge Over The Lake, Approximately 50 Metres South Of Basque House
3 km
Barn Approximately 25 Metres North East Of Kelmscott Manor
2 km
Milestone, Lechlade Road; against wall of Buscot House, 300m E of main gate
3.2 kmReviews
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