River Hamble, Hampshire
larger craft. Its flow is swelled by the multitude of adjoining streams that drain the surrounding areas of Hedge End, Curdridge, Shedfield and Burridge. During medieval times, this was a busy shipbuilding area with timber grown locally in the neighbouring woods provided the raw materials. The Hamble flows rapidly to the south of Bursledon, where it runs between the villages of Hamble and Warsash and then on to Southampton Water. There has been a ferry to Warsash since the reign of Henry VII , it now caters for cyclists and foot-passengers.
More British Natural features?
Other Hampshire Naturals
The New Forest
South Downs
Cranborne Chase
The Solent
North Wessex Downs
River Test
River Itchen
Portsea Island
Selborne Hill
River Meon
Brit Quote: |
|
On this day: |