Water rushes through the gates of Coxes Lock on the
River Wey Navigation at Addlestone 10th October 2007.
General view above Coxes Lock on the
River Wey Navigation at Addlestone 10th October 2007. The area of
water on the right leads to the mill pond for Coxes Mill, which is
probably better described as a small lake.
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This River Wey Navigation was one of the
earlier British canals, pre-dating many of those in the Midlands and
North of England. The first stretch of the route was opened in
1653. Since 1964 the waterway has been in the care of the National
Trust.
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A canal boat enters Coxes Lock. Photograph dated 10th October 2007.
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You may be interested to explore the Sea
Spray catalogue of books on ships and canals.
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The canal boat "Hem In Wey"
prepares to be lowered in Coxes Lock on 10th October 2007.
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In 1729 £254 was paid to John Purdue to
build Coxes Lock. Further work was carried out in 1733 and major
rebuilding work was undertaken in 1770 / 1771.
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The narrow boat "Hem In Way" at Coxes
Lock in the process of being lowered to the level of the initial section
of the
River Wey Navigation between Weybridge and Addlestone. Photograph
dated 10th October 2007.
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