Aqueduct Lock

Aqueduct Lock is a water lock on the River Lee that allows boats to navigate changes in water level along the waterway. The structure features manual operation and sits within the wider navigation system that extends through the river valley.

Built in 1768, the lock was originally designed to supply water to a mill downstream. It later became connected to the Royal Gunpowder Mills, a significant industrial site in the region.

The lock forms part of the Lea Valley Walk, connecting communities along the waterway while preserving industrial heritage of the River Lee Navigation system.

The lock can be reached via Windmill Lane in Cheshunt, with local railway connections nearby for getting there. The surrounding area offers pleasant walking routes along the river valley.

A separate channel called Powdermill Cut was dug in 1806 to connect the gunpowder mills directly to the lock system. This reveals how essential the lock became to industrial operations in the area.

Location: Waltham Abbey

Location: Broxbourne

GPS coordinates: 51.72194,-0.01430

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:05