Hedsor Water

Hedsor Water is a stretch of the River Thames near Cookham, Berkshire which runs to the north of Sashes Island.

[1] Hedsor Water was once the main navigation of the Thames but was by-passed by the construction of Cookham Lock in 1830.

[2] Navigation is only possible for the first 100 metres (330 ft) from the downstream end, where a few temporary moorings are available, except for smaller boats.

[3] In 1837 a weir was found necessary and built across Hedsor Water, leading to further litigation from Lord Boston for loss of trade to the wharf he owned there.

This was removed when the lock was rebuilt in 1869, as Lord Boston had built eel bucks in the stream in the meantime.

Hedsor Water is the channel furthest to the left where there is a weir
Hedsor Wharf in 1812 by William Havell
The south end of Hedsor Water, Cookham Lock cut is to the left