Magpie Island, River island in River Thames, Berkshire, England
Magpie Island stands between Aston and Medmenham villages along the River Thames, forming a natural division in the waterway above Hurley Lock.
During the eighteenth century, Magpie Island belonged to the Culham Court estate, with the main navigation route passing through what is now a backwater.
The island connects to local traditions through its name, which stems from the regular presence of black and white magpies that inhabit the area.
Access to Magpie Island requires boat transportation, and water levels in the River Thames determine the possibility of reaching its shores.
The waters surrounding Magpie Island contained eel bucks, traditional fishing traps that were once common features along this section of the Thames.
GPS coordinates: 51.54800,-0.85620
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:20
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