Richmond Lock and Footbridge

Richmond Lock is the name of a barrage with pedestrian bridge on the River Thames in London. It is the furthest downstream dam located on the Thames, still in the area of ​​tidal influence of the North Sea, and the only one that is operated by the Port of London Authority Port of London Authority. The pedestrian bridge connects the districts of Richmond upon Thames and St Margaret's with each other, both located in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Until 1938, tolls were levied for the use of the pedestrian bridge tolls.

The 1894, this complex serves to maintain sufficient for the navigability of water level in the Teddington Lock to reaching impoundment of the upper water. It consists of three military fields, each with 20.12 meters ( 66 feet ) wide, ship lock and slipway. The situation in the tide has a particular operational situation result. The 3.66 meters (12 feet) high contactors are fully accountable for around two hours before and after high water, this is the real purpose of the bridge construction. Ship traffic then passes through the weir. At other times the lock has to be used. The maximum fall height is 3.05 meters (10 feet). The lock allows the passage of vessels with a maximum length of 76.2 meters ( 250 feet) in length and 8.13 meters ( 26 feet 8 inches ) wide.