Rammey Marsh Lock, River navigation lock in London Borough of Enfield, England
Rammey Marsh Lock is a stone and iron structure on the River Lee Navigation, measuring 26 meters long and 5 meters wide. This gate controls the water flow and maintains the water levels needed to keep the river navigable.
The lock was first built in 1768 and then completely rebuilt in 1864 using stone salvaged from Westminster Bridge. This major reconstruction during the Victorian era shaped how it looks now.
The name Rammey Marsh comes from Old English words describing dry pastureland where shepherds grazed their sheep. You can sense this pastoral heritage in the field names and signs around the lock today.
You can reach it from Lea Road by following the Lea Valley Walk, then continuing on the towpath. Best to visit on dry days when the paths are safe and easier to walk along.
The lock still has its original Victorian granite coping stones and cast iron fixtures from the 1800s. These hand-crafted details show what engineering techniques looked like back then.
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