Ash Island (Thames)
| Ash Island | ||
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| Waters | Thames | |
| Geographical location | 51 ° 24 '26 " N , 0 ° 20' 57" W | |
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| length | 236 m | |
| width | 90 m | |
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Ash Island is a wooded island in the River Thames in England . It lies within the Molesey Lock weir on the Greater London border . The island is 25 m downstream from Tagg's Island .
Ash Islands Post town is East Molesey (KT8) and administratively the island belongs to the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames .
The main weir is at the downstream end of the island and connects to the lock. The second weir is at the top of the island. As a result, there is a difference of several feet in the water level around the island.
The island is privately owned and has a boat launch near the lock. The island is largely overgrown with trees.
See also
Individual evidence
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