Rose Isle
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rose Isle from upstream
Rose Isle from downstream on the sharp bend, with the footbridge hidden to the back
Rose Isle is an island in the River Thames in England just downstream of Kennington Railway Bridge on the reach above Sandford Lock, near Kennington, Oxfordshire.
The island is tree-covered and has a narrow channel behind it crossed by a footbridge. It was formerly used for the growing of osiers (basket willows, used for basketry, furniture, and cart-making). The house on the island replaces the Swan Hotel which was formerly a well-known stopping point on the river. The island was also known in the past as Kennington Island or St Michael's Island.
See also
References
- Leigh Hatts. The Thames path: from the sea to the source. Cicerone Press, 2005. ISBN 978-1-85284-436-3; p. 167
| Next island upstream | River Thames | Next island downstream |
| Osney Island | Rose Isle | Fiddler's Elbow |
Coordinates: 51°43′07″N 1°14′18″W / 51.7185°N 1.2383°W
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike; additional terms may apply for the media files.