King's Lock
Telephone: 01865 553403
Postcode: OX2 8PY
The origins of King’s Lock go back to ancient times. In 1289 a flash weir existed here providing eels and fish for consumption by local residents. In those days it was called Kingisweire - ‘kin’ meaning cattle, it is believed.
The present beam pound lock and lock house were built in 1928, although negotiations by the Thames Commissioners began as far back as December 1817. As proposals were put forward (and rejected) over the following 100-plus years, the flash weir was constantly being patched up.
Interesting fact
The local pub The Trout Inn is said to be haunted by a ghost, Rosamund the Fair, the White Lady. More recently, it has been the haunt of Colin Dexter’s Inspector Morse.
Location and facilities
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