Lion Island (Old Windsor) facts for kids
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Lion Island is a small island in the River Thames in England. No one lives on this island. It is located near Old Windsor, in the county of Berkshire.
What is Lion Island?
Lion Island is a long, thin strip of land covered in trees. It is separated from the main river bank by a small channel of water. The island sits just above the Old Windsor Weir. A weir is like a small dam that controls the flow of water. It is also near the start of a new channel called the "New Cut," which leads to the Old Windsor Lock. A lock helps boats move between different water levels.
How Lion Island Was Formed
Lion Island is actually what's left of three longer islands that used to be in this spot. These islands were here before the Old Windsor Lock was built. One of these older islands was called Nickcroft Ait. An "ait" is another name for a small island in a river. There was also something called "Newman's Bucks" between two of the old islands. This might have been a type of barrier or a fishing trap from a long time ago.
