Wolvercote Junction
Junction of Duke's Cut with Oxford Canal
Also known as: Dukes Cut Junction
Wolvercote Junction, Northern By-pass Road, Cherwell OX2 8JT, United Kingdom
Wolvercote Junction is a complicated waterways junction.
Early plans of what would become the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) were drawn up by Hugh Henshall in 1816 but problems with Oldpool Inclined plane caused delays and it was finally opened on January 1 1888. Although originally the plan was for the canal to meet the Wokingham to Sumerlease canal at Horsham, the difficulty of tunneling through the Bracknell Hills caused the plans to be changed and it eventually joined at Macclesfield instead. Expectations for sea sand traffic to Guildford never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. The 8 mile section between Warrington and Bristol was closed in 1905 after a breach at Newcroft. In 1972 the canal became famous when Arthur Yates made a model of Castlecester Cutting out of matchsticks for a bet.
Early plans for the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) between Maidstone and St Helens were proposed by Exuperius Picking Junior but languished until Barry Edwards was appointed as engineer in 1835. Although originally the plan was for the canal to meet the Basildon to Norwich canal at Horsham, the difficulty of tunneling under Presford caused the plans to be changed and it eventually joined at Preston instead. The 8 mile section between Runpool and Longworth was closed in 1888 after a breach at Polefield. "A Very Special Boat" by Charles Harding describes an early passage through the waterway, especially that of Cambridge Tunnel.
Wolvercote Junction
is a major waterways place
at the junction of
the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line)
with
the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut).
Isis Lock Junction
is on
the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line),
3 miles
and 1 lock
to the southeast.
Yarnton Lane Bridge No 228 (Kidlington half a mile north)
is on
the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line),
1 mile and 6½ furlongs
and 2 locks
to the north.
Dukes Cut Lock (Railway bridge over lock)
is on
the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut),
¼ furlongs
to the west.
The nearest place in the direction of Isis Lock Junction is Wolvercote Junction Moorings;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Yarnton Lane Bridge No 228 is Duke's Lock No 44;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Dukes Cut Lock is Wolvercote Junction Bridge No 232;
a few yards
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
You can wind here.
| Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Perrys Lift Bridge No 234 | 3½ furlongs | |
| Western Bypass Bridge | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Lift Bridge No 233 (Oxford Canal) | 1½ furlongs | |
| Northern Bypass Road Bridge No 232A | 1 furlong | |
| Wolvercote Junction Moorings | ¼ furlongs | |
| Wolvercote Junction | ||
| Duke's Lock No 44 | ¼ furlongs | |
Wolvercote Junction Water Point  | ¾ furlongs | |
| Drinkwater's Field Bridge No 231A | 2½ furlongs | |
Drinkwater's Lift Bridge No 231  | 2¾ furlongs | |
| King's Bridge No 230 | 4¾ furlongs | |
| Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) | ||
| Wolvercote Junction | ||
| Wolvercote Junction Bridge No 232 | a few yards | |
| Dukes Cut Railway Bridge | ¼ furlongs | |
| Dukes Cut Lock | ¼ furlongs | |
| Northern Bypass Bridge | ¾ furlongs | |
| Bypass Reservoir Junction | 2 furlongs | |
- 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
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Napton Junction
Wolvercote Junction Water Point — ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of Napton Junction
Langford Lane Bridge No 224 — 3 miles, ¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of Napton Junction
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 3 miles, 6 furlongs and 3 locks away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of Napton Junction
Thrupp Cruising Club — 3 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf Bridge No 206 — 11 miles, 2½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf — 11 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of Napton Junction
Aynho Wharf — 17 miles, 3 furlongs and 11 locks away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of Duke's Cut Junction
Eynsham Lock — 3 miles, 2¾ 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, 3½ 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, 7 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Radcot Lock
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 3½ furlongs away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
St Edwards Lift Bridge No 238 — 1 mile, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Oxford Visitor Moorings — 3 miles, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Abingdon Lock — 11 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel 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, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel 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 MarineNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Napton Junction
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 3 miles, 6 furlongs and 3 locks away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of Napton Junction
Thrupp Cruising Club — 3 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf Bridge No 206 — 11 miles, 2½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf — 11 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of Napton Junction
Aynho Wharf — 17 miles, 3 furlongs and 11 locks away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of Duke's Cut Junction
Eynsham Lock — 3 miles, 2¾ 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, 4½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Rushey Lock
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 3½ furlongs away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Abingdon Lock — 11 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel 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 LockNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Napton Junction
Thrupp Cruising Club — 3 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of Duke's Cut Junction
Eynsham Lock — 3 miles, 2¾ 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, 4½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Rushey Lock
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 3½ furlongs away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Abingdon Lock — 11 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel 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 LockNearest place to turn
In the direction of Napton Junction
Thrupp Wide — 3 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of Napton Junction
Shipton Weir Junction — 4 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of Napton Junction
Enslow Winding Hole — 6 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of Napton Junction
Kirtlington Winding Hole — 8 miles, ¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of Duke's Cut Junction
Bypass Reservoir Junction — 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) in the direction of Duke's Cut Junction
Duke's Cut Junction — 6½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) in the direction of Duke's Cut Junction
Thames - Wharf Stream Junction — 3 miles, 1 furlong 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, 3¾ 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, 5¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Pinkhill Lock Weir Exit
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Hythe Bridge Arm Winding Hole — 2 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
End of Hythe Bridge Arm — 3 miles, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Castle Mill Stream Junction — 3 miles, ¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Castle Mill Stream Junction
Sheepwash Channel Junction — 3 miles, 1 furlong and 2 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction
Osney Lock Weir Exit — 3 miles, 4 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel 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
Thames - Cherwell Junction — 4 miles, 6 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel 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, 5¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel 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
Iffley Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 5 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel 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
Sandford Lock Weir Exit (Thames) — 7 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel 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)
Abingdon Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 12 miles, ¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel 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
Abingdon Bridge Winding Hole — 12 miles, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel 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 Winding HoleNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Napton Junction
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 3 miles, 6 furlongs and 3 locks away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of Napton Junction
Thrupp Cruising Club — 3 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of Duke's Cut Junction
Eynsham Lock — 3 miles, 2¾ 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, 4½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Rushey Lock
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Abingdon Lock — 11 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel 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 LockNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Napton Junction
Enslow Wharf — 6 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf — 11 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of Napton Junction
Aynho Wharf — 17 miles, 3 furlongs and 11 locks away
On the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of Duke's Cut Junction
Oxford Cruisers Marina — 4 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Oxford Cruisers Marina
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Abingdon Bridge Marine — 12 miles, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel 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 MarineDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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[Duke's Cut]
England, which connects the Oxford Canal with the River Thames via the Wolvercote Mill Stream. It is named after George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough
[Varsity Line]
diverted to former GWR station. Oxford North Junction; convergence from GWR line; from 1940. Wolvercote; opened 9 October 1905; close 1 January 1917;
[Verney Junction railway station]
Verney Junction railway station was an isolated railway station at a four-way railway junction in Buckinghamshire, open from 1868 to 1968; a junction existed
[Oxford Canal]
canal rises from Hawkesbury Junction to Hilmorton Top Lock, there is then a 6 1⁄2-mile (10.5 km) pound to Braunston Junction, where it joins the Grand Union
[Claydon railway station]
also had the choice of Padbury railway station on the Banbury to Verney Junction Branch Line which was about 2 miles (3.2 km) away. The cost of the station
[Yarnton]
meet at Wolvercote Junction about 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the village. A railway just 1 1⁄4 miles (2 km) long linking the OW&WR at Yarnton Junction with
[Winslow railway station]
joined and divided in the early years, even after the opening of Verney Junction. Passenger facilities were provided on each platform which were more generous
[Yarnton railway station]
incorporated in the Cotswold Line, was reduced to single track between Wolvercote Junction and Ascott-under-Wychwood on 29 November 1971 when the Up line was
[Wolvercot Platform railway station]
Road, and served the village of Wolvercote, but was spelt Wolvercot to try to reduce confusion with the nearby Wolvercote Halt on the London and North Western
[Launton railway station]
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