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Dukes Cut Lock

 
Railway bridge over lock
Wolvercote Junction, Northern By-pass Road, Cherwell OX2 8JT, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Wolvercote Junction is Dukes Cut Railway Bridge; a few yards away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Duke's Cut Junction is Northern Bypass Bridge; ½ furlongs away.

Mooring here is tolerable (it's just about possible if really necessary), mooring pins are needed. Mooring is limited to 48 hours. A large number of derelict and abandoned boats moored here make it difficult to moor.

This is a lock, the rise of which is not known.

Wolvercote Junction¼ furlongs
Wolvercote Junction Bridge No 232¼ furlongs
Dukes Cut Railway Bridgea few yards
Dukes Cut Lock
Northern Bypass Bridge½ furlongs
Bypass Reservoir Junction1½ furlongs
King's Lock Weir Entrance5¼ furlongs
Duke's Cut Junction 6 furlongs
 
 
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Navigational Notes

The lock has been shown as "closed" by CRT for some time, but it is passable, as it will fill in under 15 minutes via leakage. Dukes cut itself is quite weedy and overgrown but is passable with care.

 
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External websites
 Oxford Canal Walk - Part One - Oxford to Thrupp - YouTube — associated with Oxford Canal
A walk along the Oxford Canal (Southern Section) from Oxford to Thrupp Wide
 
Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

In the direction of Wolvercote Junction

Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Wolvercote Sanitary Station
Wolvercote Junction Water Point — 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Wolvercote Junction Water Point
St Edwards Lift Bridge No 238 — 1 mile, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to St Edwards Lift Bridge No 238
Oxford Visitor Moorings — 3 miles, 1 furlong and 2 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Oxford Visitor Moorings
Langford Lane Bridge No 224 — 3 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Langford Lane Bridge No 224
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 3 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221
Thrupp Cruising Club — 3 miles, 6½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Thrupp Cruising Club
Abingdon Lock — 12 miles and 6 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Lock
Abingdon Bridge Marine — 12 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Bridge Marine
Heyford Wharf Bridge No 206 — 11 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Heyford Wharf Bridge No 206
Heyford Wharf — 11 miles, 3 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Heyford Wharf
Aynho Wharf — 17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Aynho Wharf

In the direction of Duke's Cut Junction

Eynsham Lock — 3 miles, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Shifford Lock — 13 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Shifford Lock
Radcot Lock — 19 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Radcot Lock

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Wolvercote Junction

Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Wolvercote Sanitary Station
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 3 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221
Thrupp Cruising Club — 3 miles, 6½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Thrupp Cruising Club
Abingdon Lock — 12 miles and 6 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Lock
Heyford Wharf Bridge No 206 — 11 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Heyford Wharf Bridge No 206
Heyford Wharf — 11 miles, 3 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Heyford Wharf
Aynho Wharf — 17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Aynho Wharf

In the direction of Duke's Cut Junction

Eynsham Lock — 3 miles, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Rushey Lock — 17 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Rushey Lock

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Wolvercote Junction

Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Wolvercote Sanitary Station
Thrupp Cruising Club — 3 miles, 6½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Thrupp Cruising Club
Abingdon Lock — 12 miles and 6 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Lock

In the direction of Duke's Cut Junction

Eynsham Lock — 3 miles, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Rushey Lock — 17 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Rushey Lock

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Wolvercote Junction

Wolvercote Junction — ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Wolvercote Junction
Hythe Bridge Arm Winding Hole — 3 miles, ¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Hythe Bridge Arm Winding Hole
End of Hythe Bridge Arm — 3 miles, 1 furlong and 2 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Castle Mill Stream Junction — 3 miles, ½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Castle Mill Stream Junction
Sheepwash Channel Junction — 3 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction
Osney Lock Weir Exit — 3 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Osney Lock Weir Exit
Thrupp Wide — 3 miles, 6½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Thrupp Wide
Thames - Cherwell Junction — 4 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Cherwell Junction
Iffley Lock Weir Entrance No 1 — 5 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Iffley Lock Weir Entrance No 1
Shipton Weir Junction — 4 miles, 7 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Shipton Weir Junction
Iffley Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 5 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Iffley Lock Weir Exit No 1
Enslow Winding Hole — 6 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Enslow Winding Hole
Sandford Lock Weir Exit (Thames) — 7 miles, 4½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Sandford Lock Weir Exit (Thames)
Kirtlington Winding Hole — 8 miles, ½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Kirtlington Winding Hole
Abingdon Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 12 miles, ½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Lock Weir Exit No 1

In the direction of Duke's Cut Junction

Bypass Reservoir Junction — 1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Duke's Cut Junction
Duke's Cut Junction — 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Duke's Cut Junction
Thames - Wharf Stream Junction — 3 miles, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Thames - Wharf Stream Junction
Bossoms Boat Yard — 3 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Bossoms Boat Yard
Pinkhill Lock Weir Exit — 4 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Pinkhill Lock Weir Exit

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Wolvercote Junction

Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 3 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221
Thrupp Cruising Club — 3 miles, 6½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Thrupp Cruising Club
Abingdon Lock — 12 miles and 6 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Lock

In the direction of Duke's Cut Junction

Eynsham Lock — 3 miles, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Rushey Lock — 17 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Rushey Lock

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Wolvercote Junction

Enslow Wharf — 6 miles, 2 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Enslow Wharf
Abingdon Bridge Marine — 12 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Bridge Marine
Heyford Wharf — 11 miles, 3 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Heyford Wharf
Aynho Wharf — 17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Aynho Wharf

In the direction of Duke's Cut Junction

Oxford Cruisers Marina — 4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Oxford Cruisers Marina
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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[The Dukes of Hazzard (film)] The Dukes of Hazzard is a 2005 American action comedy road film loosely based on the television series of the same name. The film was directed by Jay [King's Lock] the former flash lock. At the lock there is a large island. Behind this is the start of the Wolvercote Mill Stream leading to Dukes Cut, which connects [List of The Dukes of Hazzard episodes] list of episodes for the 1979–1985 CBS action-adventure/comedy series The Dukes of Hazzard. The show ran for seven seasons and a total of 147 episodes. [Duke's Cut] (460 m) cut between the two waterways. The millstream provided a connection to the Thames above King's Weir, bypassing the flash lock. The cut opened in [Bass-ment Cuts] Bass-ment Cuts is a 1990 EP by the Inner City Posse. "Intro" contains samples of "Theme from The Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys)". In it, the group mentions [Godstow Lock] Godstow Lock is a lock on the River Thames in Oxfordshire, England. It is between the villages of Wolvercote and Wytham on the outskirts of Oxford. The [General Lee (car)] General") is an orange 1969 Dodge Charger driven in the television series The Dukes of Hazzard by the Duke boys, Bo and Luke, along with cousins Coy and Vance [Ted Nugent] guitarist of The Amboy Dukes, a band formed in 1963 that played psychedelic rock and hard rock. After dissolving The Amboy Dukes, he embarked on a solo [Chaos magic] 'outposts' of the spirit world. Chaos (cosmogony) Playback (technique) Ramsey Dukes Chryssides, George D. (2012). Historical Dictionary of New Religious Movements [Ozark (TV series)] Wendy's brother who suffers from bipolar disorder (season 3) Jessica Frances Dukes as Maya Miller, an FBI forensic accountant investigating the Byrdes' casino
 
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