Ponder's_End_Lock

Ponders End Lock

Ponders End Lock

Lock on the Lee Navigation in England

Ponders End Lock (No 14) is a paired lock on the River Lee Navigation in England and is located near Ponders End, London. It is the last lock upstream that is large enough to take barges of up to 130 tons.

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History

The lock was fully mechanised and duplicated in 1959, and was the first major work in a £864,000 British Waterways project to improve the Navigation. Work was completed in twelve months.[1]

Access to the lock

The lock is located in Wharf Road close to the crossing of the Lea Valley Road A110 and is near Ponders End railway station. Pedestrian and cycle access is by the Lea Valley Walk.

Recreation

Angling is allowed on the River Lee Navigation upstream and downstream of Ponders End Lock.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Transport and Salaried Staff Journal, p. 159. January 1959. Retrieved 3 May 2008.
  2. [2]
    River Lea Anglers Club Retrieved 2 December 2014.
Next lock upstream River Lea Navigation Next lock downstream
Enfield Lock
1.5 miles		 Ponders End Lock
Grid reference: TQ3629795577		 Pickett's Lock
1.5 miles


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