Day's Lock

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Day's Lock a lock on the River Thames near Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England.

The name Day's Lock comes from the Day family, local Catholic yeomen since the 17th century. During the 16th century, there was a flash lock located here. The first pound lock was built here in 1789 by the Thames Navigation Commissioner.

Day's Lock is the main gauging station for the measurement of the water flow in the River Thames.

The World Poohsticks Championships have taken place annually here since 1983.

[edit] Location

The lock is close to the small village of Little Wittenham and the nearest vehicular access is via the village. On the opposite bank to the north-east, a little distance from the river itself, is the historic town of Dorchester with its ancient Abbey. To the south are the hills of Wittenham Clumps. From the north of Round Hill here, a good view of Day's Lock, the weir next to it, and the river itself can be seen.

[edit] External links

• About the Thames — Day's Lock
• Thames Path — National Trails — Day's Lock
• Berkshire History: Two Iron Age Swords from Day's Lock, Little Wittenham

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