King's Lock (Thames)

Address is taken from a point 497 yards away.
King's Lock (Thames) is one of some locks on the River Thames (above Oxford) .
The Act of Parliament for the River Thames (above Oxford) was passed on 17 September 1876 despite strong opposition from Nicholas Parker who owned land in the area. Despite the claim in "By Barge Pole and Lump Hammer Across The Midlands" by Cecil Jones, there is no evidence that Oliver Smith ever painted a mural of Manley Locks on the side of Thomas Yates's house

Mooring here is excellent (this is a really good mooring). Mooring is limited to 2 days. Mooring against a wall with bollards upstream of the lock.
Facilities: water (cans only).
This is a lock with a rise of 2f6.
| Godstow Bridge | 1 mile | |
| The Trout Inn PH (Wolvercote) | 1 mile | |
| Godstow Lock Weir Entrance No 2 | 7¾ furlongs | |
| Thames Bridge | 6¾ furlongs | |
| King's Lock Weir Exit | ¼ furlongs | |
| King's Lock (Thames) | ||
| Duke's Cut Junction | ¾ furlongs | |
| Thames - Evenlode Junction | 1 mile, 4¼ furlongs | |
| Thames - Cassington Cut Junction | 1 mile, 7¼ furlongs | |
| Thames - Wharf Stream Junction | 2 miles, 3½ furlongs | |
| Eynsham Lock Weir Exit | 2 miles, 4¾ furlongs | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Osney Bridge
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Osney Bridge
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Osney Bridge
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Osney Bridge
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Osney Bridge
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Osney Bridge
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
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![Lock Keeper's Cottage and Lock - Kings Lock near Kings Weir, Oxford. This is one of the best kept lock areas I have encountered. The Lock Keeper has even provided a Bike Repair Kit for those in trouble on two wheels [[429214]]. by Ian Paterson – 09 May 2007](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/photos/42/92/429205_bb78a51d_120x120.jpg)