Roundham Lock No 42
Begbroke Lane, Kidlington OX5, United Kingdom
Roundham Lock No 42 is one of some locks on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) and unusually is chained shut overnight near to St Albans.
Early plans of what would become the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) were drawn up by Hugh Henshall in 1816 but problems with Oldpool Inclined plane caused delays and it was finally opened on January 1 1888. Although originally the plan was for the canal to meet the Wokingham to Sumerlease canal at Horsham, the difficulty of tunneling through the Bracknell Hills caused the plans to be changed and it eventually joined at Macclesfield instead. Expectations for sea sand traffic to Guildford never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. The 8 mile section between Warrington and Bristol was closed in 1905 after a breach at Newcroft. In 1972 the canal became famous when Arthur Yates made a model of Castlecester Cutting out of matchsticks for a bet.
Roundham Lock No 42
is a minor waterways place
on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) between
Yarnton Lane Bridge No 228 (Kidlington half a mile north) (4½ furlongs
to the southeast) and
Sparrowgap Bridge No 223 (1 mile
to the north).
The nearest place in the direction of Yarnton Lane Bridge No 228 is Roundham Bridge No 226;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Sparrowgap Bridge No 223 is Site of Bridge No 225;
1¼ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
This is a lock with a rise of 7 feet and 5 inches.
Kidlington Green Lock No 43  | 7¾ furlongs | |
| Yarnton Lane Bridge No 228 | 4½ furlongs | |
| Bullers Bridge No 227 | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Kidlington Railway Bridge | ¾ furlongs | |
| Roundham Bridge No 226 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Roundham Lock No 42 | ||
| Site of Bridge No 225 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Henderson Bridge No 224A | 3 furlongs | |
| Langford Wharf | 5¼ furlongs | |
| The Highwayman PH and Restaurant | 5½ furlongs | |
Langford Lane Bridge No 224  | 5¾ furlongs | |
Amenities here
Bus stop (Chamberlain Place)
Bus stop (Cherwell Court)
Amenities nearby at Site of Bridge No 225
Bus stop (Chamberlain Place)
Bus stop (Cots Green)
Bus stop (Cots Green)
Bus stop (Fernhill Road)
Bus stop (Fernhill Road)
Bus stop (Flatford Place)
Bus stop (Flatford Place)
Bus stop (Foxglove Road)
Bus stop (Sandhill Road)
Bus stop (Willow Way HaR)
Amenities nearby at Roundham Bridge No 226
Bus stop (Cherwell Court)
Bus stop (Science Park)
- Oxford Canal Walk - Part One - Oxford to Thrupp - YouTube — associated with Oxford Canal
- A walk along the Oxford Canal (Southern Section) from Oxford to Thrupp Wide
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Napton Junction
Langford Lane Bridge No 224 — 5¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Thrupp Cruising Club — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf Bridge No 206 — 8 miles, 7½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf — 8 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Aynho Wharf — 15 miles and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Wolvercote Junction Water Point — 2 miles, 2 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 2 miles, 6½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
St Edwards Lift Bridge No 238 — 3 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Oxford Visitor Moorings — 5 miles, 3½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Eynsham Lock — 5 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Abingdon Lock — 14 miles, 2½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Lock
Shifford Lock — 15 miles, 6½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Shifford Lock
Abingdon Bridge Marine — 14 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Bridge MarineNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Napton Junction
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Thrupp Cruising Club — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf Bridge No 206 — 8 miles, 7½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf — 8 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Aynho Wharf — 15 miles and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 2 miles, 6½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Eynsham Lock — 5 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Abingdon Lock — 14 miles, 2½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Lock
Rushey Lock — 19 miles, 7½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Rushey LockNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Napton Junction
Thrupp Cruising Club — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 2 miles, 6½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Eynsham Lock — 5 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Abingdon Lock — 14 miles, 2½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Lock
Rushey Lock — 19 miles, 7½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Rushey LockNearest place to turn
In the direction of Napton Junction
Thrupp Wide — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Shipton Weir Junction — 2 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Enslow Winding Hole — 4 miles and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Kirtlington Winding Hole — 5 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
The Cleeves Winding Hole — 8 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf — 8 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf Winding Hole — 9 miles and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Wolvercote Junction — 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Bypass Reservoir Junction — 2 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Bypass Reservoir Junction
Duke's Cut Junction — 3 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction
Hythe Bridge Arm Winding Hole — 5 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Thames - Wharf Stream Junction — 5 miles, 4 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Thames - Wharf Stream Junction
Castle Mill Stream Junction — 5 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Castle Mill Stream Junction
Sheepwash Channel Junction — 5 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction
Bossoms Boat Yard — 5 miles, 6½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Bossoms Boat Yard
Osney Lock Weir Exit — 5 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Osney Lock Weir Exit
Pinkhill Lock Weir Exit — 7 miles and 5 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Pinkhill Lock Weir Exit
Thames - Cherwell Junction — 7 miles, ¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Cherwell Junction
Iffley Lock Weir Entrance No 1 — 8 miles, ¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Iffley Lock Weir Entrance No 1
Iffley Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 8 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Iffley Lock Weir Exit No 1Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Napton Junction
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Thrupp Cruising Club — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Eynsham Lock — 5 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Abingdon Lock — 14 miles, 2½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Lock
Rushey Lock — 19 miles, 7½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Rushey LockNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Napton Junction
Enslow Wharf — 3 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf — 8 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Aynho Wharf — 15 miles and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Twyford Wharf — 18 miles, 7½ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Oxford Cruisers Marina — 6 miles, 5½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Oxford Cruisers Marina
Abingdon Bridge Marine — 14 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Bridge MarineDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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