Buck Ait
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| Waters | Thames | |
| Geographical location | 51 ° 29 ′ N , 0 ° 54 ′ W | |
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Buck Ait is an island in the River Thames in Buckinghamshire , England . The island is upriver from Shiplake Lock near Sonning .
The island takes its name from the eel traps that were laid out here. There are reports from the late 19th century that these were a significant obstacle to shipping.
See also
Individual evidence
- ↑ Fred. S. Thacker: The Thames Highway. Volume II: Locks and Weirs. 1920. (Reissued 1968 by David & Charles, ISBN 0-7153-4233-9 ) OCLC 55209571