Asheldham Brook facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Asheldham Brook |
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Asheldham Brook flowing through the Dengie marshes, looking downstream (NE)
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 Location of the outfall within Essex
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| County | Essex |
| Parishes | St Lawrence, Southminster, Asheldham, Dengie, Tillingham |
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| Main source | Asheldham Brook near Batts Road, St Lawrence, Maldon, Essex, England 51°41′14″N 0°49′10″E / 51.68722°N 0.81944°E |
| 2nd source | Two other brooks near B1018/B1021 roundabout, Southminster and near Steeple Road, Southminster, Maldon, Essex, England |
| River mouth | North Sea Grange Outfall, Dengie marshes 51°40′45″N 0°55′53″E / 51.67917°N 0.93139°E |
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Asheldham Brook is a small river in the United Kingdom. It flows only through the Maldon area in Essex, England. This brook starts near Batts Road in St Lawrence. It ends at Grange Outfall on the Dengie marshes. From there, its water flows into the North Sea.
Where Does Asheldham Brook Flow?
Asheldham Brook actually starts in a few places. Its main starting point is near the village of St Lawrence. From here, the brook flows towards the southeast. It then meets another brook. This other brook is formed by two different streams joining together.
This meeting point is just outside the village of Asheldham. After this, Asheldham Brook flows south of the village. It continues its journey east through the Dengie marshes. Finally, the river reaches the Dengie sea wall at Grange Outfall. Here, it flows into the sandy areas off the Dengie coast and then into the North Sea.
What Is Asheldham Brook Used For?
Asheldham Brook is very important for the Dengie peninsula. It is one of the main ways that water drains away from the land. This helps to prevent flooding. The River Blackwater to the north and the River Crouch to the south also help with drainage. Asheldham Brook flows right through the middle of the peninsula.
The brook is also used to water the fields in the marshes. This is called irrigation. It helps crops grow by providing them with the water they need.
Gallery
Here are some pictures of Asheldham Brook, from where it starts to where it meets the sea:
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The brook just east of Asheldham.
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The brook passing through the Dengie marshes (looking downstream (E)).
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Looking upstream from the Bridgewick Road bridge.
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The brook as seen from Bridgewick Road bridge in the marshes.
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The brook as seen from Grange Outfall (looking upstream (W)).
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Grange Outfall, (looking downstream (E)) where the brook flows out into the North Sea.
