Sonning Lock, River lock in Berkshire, England
The lock includes a substantial wooden gate system controlling water levels on the River Thames near the village of Sonning.
The Thames Navigation Commission constructed the first lock at this location in 1773, followed by three subsequent rebuilds with oak replacing fir wood in 1787.
James Sadler, the lock-keeper from 1845 to 1878, wrote a detailed poetic guide titled 'The Thames from Oxford to Windsor' documenting river features.
The lock measures 47.57 meters in length and 5.46 meters in width, operating with a fall of 1.63 meters above sea level.
A Tea Garden at the lock opens from April through October, providing refreshments to visitors between 11:00 and 17:00.
Location: Berkshire
GPS coordinates: 51.47260,-0.91868
Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:14
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