Osney Lock, River lock in Oxfordshire, England
The navigation structure on the River Thames measures 34.64 meters in length and 5.25 meters in width, with a vertical drop of 1.89 meters.
Inmates from Oxford Prison constructed the original stone lock in 1790 under the supervision of Daniel Harris, with a total cost of 750 pounds.
The name Osney comes from local pronunciation 'owes knee', reflecting the regional dialect variations found throughout the Thames Valley region.
Visitors can access the lock through the towpath starting at Osney Bridge on the A420 Botley Road, connecting directly to central Oxford.
The lock houses the first community-owned hydro scheme on the Thames, generating 49 kilowatts of electricity since May 2015.
Location: Oxfordshire
GPS coordinates: 51.74860,-1.27135
Latest update: March 20, 2025 22:00
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