Sandford Lock, River lock and footbridge in Sandford-on-Thames, England.
The lock structure incorporates a deep chamber that drops 2.69 meters, making it the most substantial water level change on the non-tidal Thames section.
The Oxford-Burcot Commission constructed the first pound lock at this location in 1631, with subsequent reconstructions occurring in 1795 and 1836.
The site includes an obelisk commemorating students from Christ Church who lost their lives in the adjacent Sandford Lasher pool.
The lock connects to three separate islands and includes an iron footbridge, allowing pedestrians to cross between the eastern and western banks.
In 2018, the location integrated an Archimedes screw hydroelectric power system, combining traditional water management with renewable energy generation.
Location: Sandford-on-Thames
GPS coordinates: 51.70800,-1.23310
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:40
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