Hambleden Lock, River lock and footbridge system in Berkshire, England
The Hambleden Lock complex includes a 61-meter-long lock chamber, extensive weirs, and walkways connecting the Berkshire bank to Mill End on the Buckinghamshire side.
The Thames Navigation Commission constructed the original pound lock in 1773, followed by a complete reconstruction in 1870 and additional weir structures in 1884.
The first Oxford and Cambridge boat race started at Hambleden Lock in 1829, drawing 20,000 spectators to witness this inaugural sporting competition.
The lock measures 7.70 meters in width with a water level drop of 1.44 meters, allowing vessels to navigate between different sections of the River Thames.
Former lock keeper Caleb Gould, who served from 1777, baked bread for Thames bargemen using ovens that remained undiscovered until 1975.
Location: Berkshire
Inception: 1884
GPS coordinates: 51.56030,-0.87333
Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:28
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