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Stanstead Lock No 4

 
Stanstead Swingbridge No 60 is at the tail of the lock.
Stanstead Lock Water Point, River Meads, Stanstead St Margarets SG12 8EE, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
Stanstead Lock No 4 is a minor waterways place on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee) between Rye House Junction (Junction of Rivers Stort and Lee) (2 miles and 2 furlongs to the southeast) and Balance Engine House (For pumping water from the Lee into the New River) (3 miles and 4½ furlongs and 2 locks to the west).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Rye House Junction is Stanstead Lock Weir Exit (Channel leading to the Weir - No Access); ¾ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Balance Engine House is Stanstead Lock Water Point; ¼ furlongs away.

Mooring here is unrated.

There is a swing bridge here.

This is a lock with a rise of 8 feet and 4 inches.

 
 
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Navigational Notes

The top gate paddles create extremely powerful streams of water when they are opened.

Extreme care should be used when locking up, be sure to follow the instructions on the top gate balance beams.

 
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Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

In the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge

Stanstead Lock Water Point¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Hertford Basin Services4 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge

In the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11

Stanstead Marina3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11
Feildes Weir Lock Services2 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11
Roydon Lock No 134 miles and 3 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Roydon Lock No 13
Carthagena Lock No 74 miles, 1½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11
Burnt Mill Visitor Moorings6 miles, 7 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Burnt Mill Visitor Moorings
Moorhen Marina Services6 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Moorhen Marina Services
Hazlemere Marina Services9 miles, ½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Hazlemere Marina Services
Harlow Mill Visitor Moorings9 miles, ½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Harlow Mill Visitor Moorings
Wharf Road Bridge No 3312 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Wharf Road Bridge No 33
Pickett's Lock No 1513 miles, 2 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Pickett's Lock No 15
Stonebridge Lock Services15 miles, 2 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Stonebridge Lock Services
Bishop's Stortford Services15 miles, 3 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Bishop's Stortford Services
East Wick Service Wharf19 miles, 4½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to East Wick Service Wharf

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11

Feildes Weir Lock Services2 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11
Burnt Mill Marina7 miles, ¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Burnt Mill Marina
Pickett's Lock No 1513 miles, 2 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Pickett's Lock No 15
Stonebridge Lock Services15 miles, 2 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Stonebridge Lock Services
Bishop's Stortford Services15 miles, 3 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Bishop's Stortford Services

In the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge

Hertford Basin Services4 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11

Feildes Weir Lock Services2 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11
Roydon Marina Moorings3 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Roydon Marina Entrance, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Roydon Marina Branch) to Roydon Marina Moorings
Moorhen Marina Services6 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Moorhen Marina Services
Little Hallingbury Mill Arm Junction12 miles, ¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Little Hallingbury Mill Arm Junction
Stonebridge Lock Services15 miles, 2 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Stonebridge Lock Services
Bishop's Stortford Services15 miles, 3 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Bishop's Stortford Services

In the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge

Hertford Basin Services4 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11

Stanstead Lock Weir Exit¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11
Stanstead Marina3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11
Stanstead Mill Stream Junction6 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11
Rye House Junction2 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11
Brick Lock Arm3 miles, ¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Brick Lock Arm
Dobb's Weir Lock Weir Exit3 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11
Roydon Lock Winding Hole3 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Roydon Lock Winding Hole
Old Nazeing Road Wharf4 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11
Old Nazeing Road Arm4 miles, 7½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11
Hunsdon Mill Lock Winding Hole5 miles and 4 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Hunsdon Mill Lock Winding Hole
Hunsdon Mill Lock Weir Entrance5 miles, ½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Hunsdon Mill Lock Weir Entrance
Eastwick Road Winding Hole6 miles, ¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Eastwick Road Winding Hole

In the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge

Hardmead Lock Weir Exit7¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Hardmead Lock Weir Entrance1 mile, ¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Ware Town Quay2 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Ware Lock Weir Exit2 miles, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Ware Lock Weir Entrance2 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
River Beane Junction3 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Hertford Basin Winding Hole4 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Nicholas Lane Winding Hole4 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge

Nearest self-operated pump-out

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11

Stanstead Marina3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11
Roydon Marina Moorings3 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Roydon Marina Entrance, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Roydon Marina Branch) to Roydon Marina Moorings
Old Nazeing Road Wharf4 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11
Little Hallingbury Mill Arm Junction12 miles, ¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Little Hallingbury Mill Arm Junction
Springfield Marina (entrance No 2)17 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Springfield Marina (entrance No 2)
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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Stanstead Lock (No4) is a lock on the River Lee Navigation close to the villages of Stanstead Abbotts and St Margarets. The lock which incorporates a rare example of a swing-bridge, has the reputation of being one of the country's most difficult to negotiate.

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