Hurley Lock
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Hurley Lock is a lock and weir on the River Thames in England, situated in a clump of wooded islands close to the village of Hurley, Berkshire. The lock was first built by the Thames Navigation Commissioners in 1773.
Hurley Lock and islands from upstream
Lock cut above the lock
Playboating at Hurley Weir on 2 gates
Hurley weir with all 4 gates open
The English River Thames is navigable from Cricklade or Lechlade to the sea, and this part of the river falls 71 meters (234 feet). There are 45 locks on the river, each with one or more adjacent weirs. These lock and weir combinations are used for controlling the flow of water down the river, most notably when there is a risk of flooding, and provide for navigation above the tideway.
Penton Hook Lock with City of London arms on the House. The green box is the hydraulic control system
Goring Lock demonstrates the common juxtaposition of weir, lock island, lock keeper's house and lock
Choice of Yellow and Red warning boards which are placed on lock gates when navigation is hazardous
Kayaker at Boulter's Weir