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The River Nene is approximately 90 miles long from its source near Badby, Northamptonshire, to where it reaches the sea at The Wash, near Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire. From source to sea it flows in a north-eaterly direction, through Northampton, Wellingborough, Thrapston, Oundle, Peterborough and Wisbech.
The depth varies, depending on location and weather conditions. For example, the infant river in its upper reaches is normally a mere trickle of water, often just inches deep, but can get much deeper after heavy rainfall flows in from the surrounding hillsides, often causing severe flooding.
From Northampton downstream, the river has been canalised and its flow is controlled by a system of sluices and lock gates, which aim to maintain a sufficient depth of water to allow the passage of boat traffic on the river. This means the depth in the the middle of the river -- known as the boat channel -- is at least three feet deep and averages around six to seven feet for most of the middle reaches of the river through East Northamptonshire. Below Oundle, it gets progressively wider and deeper until it reaches the tidal sluice at the Dog in a Doublet Lock, near Whittlesey. Beyond this, the depth and flow are influenced by the tide, which in turn is determined by the gravitational pull of the Moon. During exceptionally high spring tides the tidal river may even overflow its banks and flood into surrounding fields.
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Where does the river nene end?
The river Nene starts in Feary Medwows and ends in Linconshire.
What countries does the river Nene flow through?
The River Nene flows through the UK only, specifically England.
Where does the river nene begin and end?
The River Nene - in England, has three sources.Arbury Hill near BadbyNasebyYelvertoft in NorthamptonshireIt exits at the Wash in Lincolnshire
What city stands on the river nene?
Peterborough
Which river flows through peterborough?
The river which flows through Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK is the River Nene
Why is the river Nene call Nen?
short name is nen
How many locks are there in the river Nene?
it has 17 locks kin total
Why is the river Nene called the Nene?
It is suggested that the name originates from the nine springs that once fed the head of the river. However, a more plausible suggestion is that the name comes from a Celtic word meaning 'bright one'.
Where does the river nene finish?
It empties into the North Sea, at The Wash in East Anglia.
What has the author Josephine Jeremiah written?
Josephine Jeremiah has written: 'The River Nene'
What is the name for a River to the north sea?
(The Welland is a canal), The Nene, The Ouse and the Witham are rivers
What river is referenced in the song deep river?
"Deep River" refers to the Ohio River
