Iffley Lock, River lock in Oxford outskirts, England
Iffley Lock controls water levels on the River Thames with gates and mechanisms allowing boats to navigate between different elevations.
The Thames Navigation Commission constructed the current lock structure in 1793, replacing an earlier installation built by the Oxford-Burcot Commission in 1631.
The lock maintains specific operating hours that historically respected religious services, with regulations preventing passage during divine service times.
Pedestrians can reach the lock using pathways from Donnington Bridge on the western bank or through Iffley village on the eastern side.
The lock includes a specialized roller system designed for transferring smaller vessels like punts and rowing boats between water levels.
Location: Oxfordshire
GPS coordinates: 51.72850,-1.24034
Latest update: March 8, 2025 18:05
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