University Boat Race Stones, Historical rowing marker stones along River Thames, London, England
Two granite cuboids on the southern embankments of the Tideway mark the start and finish points of competitive rowing races along the Thames.
The markers have guided rowers since 1829, indicating precise positions for the traditional Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race course.
The annual University Boat Race course, spanning 6,779 meters from Putney to Mortlake, remains defined by these enduring stone markers.
Visitors can locate the stones at coordinates 51°28.003′N 0°12.916′W near Putney Bridge and 51°28.323′N 0°16.148′W at Mortlake.
A pyramid-topped post painted in Oxford and Cambridge blue colors stands opposite the finishing stone, reinforcing the race boundary.
Location: London
GPS coordinates: 51.46670,-0.21520
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:41
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