Sunbury Lock on the River Thames

Sunbury LockIn the 1700s there was a sort of weir here, made of wood planks and pilings across the river. This was intended to direct the main water stream into, and to scour out, the 'barge road.'

A pound lock was built here by the Corporation of London in 1812. They constructed a wood chamber in an old channel of the river. It was fitted with a pair of centre gates, which were used frequently in the 1800s because of the growing use of smaller barges. Records show, however, that these middle gates weren't actually used until 1838.

Some 14 years later this lock was dismantled and new lock built between1852-56. In 1925, the second lock was built alongside and these are the two locks we see here today.

Did you know?

One of the biggest local events is the annual Sunbury Regatta, held here in August since 1876, which attracts racing craft from many parts of the country.

Contact details

Telephone: +44 (0)1932 782089
Postcode: KT12 2JD

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