Mapledurham Lock, River navigation lock in Purley-on-Thames, England
The lock stretches across the River Thames with a curved weir connecting Purley and Mapledurham villages, featuring a salmon ladder at its structure.
First constructed in 1777 by Thames Navigation Commissioners, the lock underwent major reconstruction in 1908, resulting in the current enlarged structure.
The location near Mapledurham House sparked literary discussions, as some consider it an inspiration for Toad Hall in The Wind in the Willows.
Salters Steamers operate scheduled river cruises during summer months, with boarding points available at the lock for 90-minute journeys.
This lock forms the only remaining Thames lock and weir combination that simultaneously supports both milling operations and river navigation.
Location: Berkshire
GPS coordinates: 51.48620,-1.04078
Latest update: March 9, 2025 19:05
Mapledurham Watermill
237 m
Mapledurham House
398 m
Hardwick House
1.2 km
Whitchurch Bridge
3.1 km
McIlroy Park
2.7 km
Arthur Newbery Park
2.2 km
Reading Festival Bridge
2.9 km
Whitchurch Lock
3.3 km
Chazey Court Barn
2.9 km
Appletree Eyot
2.5 km
Poplar Island
2.4 km
Church of St Mary
3.2 km
Church of St Margaret and Bardolf Aisle
326 m
Church of St James the Less
3.3 km
Church of St Mary
735 m
Whitchurch Bridge (Only The Southern Abutment And Part Of The Southern Span Are In Berkshire)
3.1 km
Four Corners
3.3 km
The Cross Keys
3.2 km
Three Chimneys
2.7 km
Hardwick House Dower House Approximately 5 Metres West
1.2 km
Pangbourne War Memorial
3.3 km
The Almshouse
353 m
Mapledurham WWII Memorial Gates
331 m
Alnutts Hospital And Attached Forecourt Walls And Gate
2.8 km
Railway Underbridge At Su 6336 7663
3.3 km
Milestone At Su 6582 7618
1 km
Milestone At Su 6426 7628
2.5 km
Sulham House And Flats 1, 2, 3 And 4
3.3 kmReviews
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