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The source of the river Avon is from a spring in the village of naseby in Northamptonshire before flowing through Stratford on Avon , the vale of Evesham and joins the river Severn near Tewkesbury in Gloucester
it is 96 miles in length
The word Avon is derived from the Welsh Afon meaning river. There are several rivers Avon, the main three being as follows:
As stated above, The (Warwickshire) Avon rises in Naseby. The (Bristol) Avon rises north of Acton Turville in South Gloucestershire and empties into the Severn at Avomouth. The Hampshire Avon rises just outside Devizes/Pewsey in Wiltshire and flows through Salisbury, Hampshire ever Soutward (ish) emptying into the sea at Christchurch in Dorset.
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How many Avon Rivers are in the UK?
there are 8: England * River Avon (Devon) * River Avon (Warwickshire) * River Avon (Hampshire) * River Avon (Bristol) Scotland * River Avon (Falkirk) * River Avon (Strathspey) * Avon Water, tributary of the River Clyde Wales * River Avon, occasional anglicisation of River Afan
What is the name of the river in Stratford-on-Avon?
The river is named the River Avon.
Why is Stratford-upon-Avon called that?
The word "Stratford" means the street with the ford, a river crossing. The river in question is the Avon river. The town is on the Avon river, which is why it's "upon Avon"
Which river flows through shakepeare's home town?
Shakespeare is known as the Bard of Avon. This refers to the Stratford Avon, a tributary of the river Severn. There are at least two other rivers Avon in England. Avon is welsh for river.
How Old Is The River Avon?
the river Avon is 20000 years old
How deep is the river Avon in Bristol?
The river Avon is 75ml and 121km.
River in England were Shakespeare lived?
River Avon - Stratford upon Avon.
How long is the river Avon in lengths?
The Bristol river Avon is about 75 miles long
Which river runs through Bristol?
The river Avon: Not to be confused with the one that flows through Stratford, or for that matter the one that flows through Christchurch. 3 different rivers. Bristol is on the Wiltshie Avon, the same river that flows through Bath.
Where is the River Avon in New Zealand?
The river Avon is located in the city of Christchurch in the South Island.
Does the Avon river in Western Australia have fresh or salty water in it?
The Avon River is fresh water.
What river is shakespeares home town on?
Stratford upon Avon is, as the name says, on the river Avon.
