Why Was Teddington Lock Built?
The City's Jurisdiction Was Marked by the London Stone. the Principle of Lock/Weir Combination, Which Maintained the Depth of Water for Navigation and Reduced...
The City's jurisdiction was marked by the London Stone. The principle of lock/weir combination, which maintained the depth of water for navigation and reduced the danger of flooding, was extended over the tidal section as far as Teddington in a series of locks built after 1810.
Why are there locks on the Thames?
There are 45 locks on the river, each with one or more adjacent weirs. These lock and weir combinations are used for controlling the flow of water down the river, most notably when there is a risk of flooding, and provide for navigation above the tideway.
What does Teddington Lock do?
World War II. In 1940 Teddington Lock was the assembly point for an enormous flotilla of small ships from the length of the River Thames to be used in the evacuation of Dunkirk.
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