Avon Water, Hampshire facts for kids
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Avon Water, in the New Forest
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| Country | England |
| County | Hampshire |
| District | New Forest |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | National Park heath immediately south of Burley 51m 50°48′54″N 1°43′19″W / 50.815°N 1.722°W |
| River mouth | Keyhaven, Hampshire 0m 50°43′26″N 1°33′50″W / 50.724°N 1.564°W |
| Length | 14.5 km (9.0 mi) |
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| Progression | Avon Water, sea |
| River system | Avon Water basin |
Avon Water is a small river in Hampshire, England. It flows through the beautiful New Forest area. This river helps drain the southwestern part of the New Forest. It eventually reaches The Solent, which is a strait of the English Channel.
About Avon Water
Avon Water is one of the smaller rivers that drain the New Forest. It flows south into the Solent. Other rivers in the area include the Lymington River and the Beaulieu River.
Where Avon Water Flows
The river starts from many small sources near Burley. It then gently curves from the south-east to the south. The Avon Water is about 14.5 kilometers (9 miles) long.
It flows into the Solent at a place called Keyhaven. This spot is very close to a shingle bank. This bank leads to the famous Hurst Castle. The river also drains the village of Sway, which has a railway station.
The Name of the River
The name "Avon Water" might not have been widely known in the past. However, it has been used since at least the 1790s. It appeared on a map of Hampshire made by Thomas Milne in 1791.
Cary's New Itinerary from 1810 also mentions its name. Sometimes, people confused it with another stream nearby. This other stream ends at Keyhaven Harbour. It drains areas like Ashley, Hordle, and Milford.
