Enfield Lock (No 13) is a
lock
Lock(s) may refer to:
Common meanings
*Lock and key, a mechanical device used to secure items of importance
*Lock (water navigation), a device for boats to transit between different levels of water, as in a canal
Arts and entertainment
* ''Lock ...
on the
River Lee Navigation
The Lee Navigation is a canalised river incorporating the River Lea (also called the River Lee along the sections that are navigable). It flows from Hertford Castle Weir to the River Thames at Bow Creek; its first lock is Hertford Lock and its ...
, in the
London Borough of Enfield
The London Borough of Enfield () is a London borough in North London. It borders the London boroughs of Barnet to the west, Haringey to the south, and Waltham Forest to the southeast. To the north are the districts of Hertsmere, Welwyn Hat ...
. It gives its name to the surrounding area of
Enfield Lock
Enfield Lock is an area in the London Borough of Enfield, north London. It is approximately located east of the Hertford Road between Turkey Street and the Holmesdale Tunnel overpass, and extends to the River Lee Navigation, including the Enfi ...
. The lock is situated close to the former
Royal Small Arms Factory now known as
Enfield Island Village
Enfield Island Village is a modern housing estate in Enfield Lock, in the London Borough of Enfield, north London. Before April 1994, Enfield Island Village formed part of the Epping Forest district of Essex, but it was transferred to the borough ...
. It is the first of the smaller locks upstream to
Hertford which were built to allow barges up to a maximum 100 tons.
Etymology
Enfield Lock is recorded thus in 1710, earlier as ''Norhtlok'' 1355, ''The Locke'' 1657, 'the (northern) lock or river barrier (near Enfield)', from
Middle English
Middle English (abbreviated to ME) is a form of the English language that was spoken after the Norman conquest of 1066, until the late 15th century. The English language underwent distinct variations and developments following the Old English p ...
''lok''.
History
![Enfield Lock4](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/43/Enfield_Lock4.JPG)
A lock on this site has been extant since 1725. The present day structure was re-built in 1922. At the lock are red brick cottages and a Lee Conservancy Board
toll office of 1889.
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'' London4: North p440 Retrieved 1 May 2008 Below the lock, a water maintenance depot, with clock turret on the
cruciform
Cruciform is a term for physical manifestations resembling a common cross or Christian cross. The label can be extended to architectural shapes, biology, art, and design.
Cruciform architectural plan
Christian churches are commonly describe ...
planned office building of 1907.
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Public access
The lock is located adjacent to Ordnance Road.
Enfield Lock railway station
Enfield Lock railway station is on the West Anglia Main Line, it is in Enfield Lock in the London Borough of Enfield, London. It is down the line from London Liverpool Street and is situated between and . Its three-letter station code is ENL an ...
is close by.
The area is served by the 491 and 121 London bus routes.121 bus timetable
Retrieved 2 May 2008
References
External links
Enfield, London
Locks of London
Geography of the London Borough of Enfield
Locks of the Lee Navigation
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