Chertsey Lock
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Chertsey Lock by Eirian Evans as part of the Geograph project.
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Chertsey Lock
Image: © Eirian Evans Taken: 14 Oct 2011
The lock is about 200 yards upstream of Chertsey Bridge. It was first built by the City of London Corporation in 1813. It adjoins a small thin island connecting to Chertsey Weir. The slate notice near the steps informs users that the lock will be closed from today (24th October) until 16th March.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.390728
Longitude
-0.486273