Heron Island, Berkshire

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Heron Island is a small island near Caversham Lock, on the north bank of the River Thames at Reading, Berkshire in England.

Caversham Lock

Caversham Lock is a lock and main weir on the River Thames in England at Reading, Berkshire. Both structures connect to De Bohun Island, a long island. The original lock was built by the Thames Navigation Commissioners in 1778. Additional sluices north of verdant View Island and multiple home Heron Island form the whole weir complex. A footbridge passes over all three islands to connect Lower Caversham to Reading via an alternative route than George Street and Reading Bridge.

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The island has private riverside housing and is connected by road to Lower Caversham. [1] [2] It also connects by footpath to View Island just upstream, relaxing island set out as a small park with grassy paths and seating, a pond, and several wooden chain-saw carved sculptures. [3] This in turn connects via a weir to De Bohun Island, where Caversham Lock is located, and on to the south bank of the River Thames.

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References

  1. ↑ Lever, Edward (3 February 2011). "Heron Island, Caversham". Pictures of Caversham. PicturesOfEngland.com . Retrieved 30 March 2011.External link in |publisher= (help)
  2. ↑ "Heron Island Caversham Reading RG4". House Prices, UK. Retrieved 30 March 2011.External link in |publisher= (help)
  3. ↑ Local Photos — View Island, Caversham.org.uk.
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