North Brook, Rutland facts for kids
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The North Brook downstream of the Lower Lake at Exton Hall
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 Location of the river mouth in Rutland
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| Country | England |
| County | Rutland |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Cottesmore, Rutland 132 m (433 ft) 52°42′58″N 0°39′11″W / 52.7162118°N 0.6529958°W |
| River mouth | River Gwash Empingham, Rutland 57 m (187 ft) 52°39′50″N 0°35′21″W / 52.6640143°N 0.5893006°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | River Welland |
| Basin size | 36.3 km2 (14.0 sq mi) |
The North Brook is a small river located in Rutland, a county in the East Midlands of England. It is a tributary (meaning a smaller stream that flows into a larger one) of the River Gwash. The North Brook is also part of the bigger River Welland river system.
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The Journey of North Brook
Where the River Begins
The North Brook starts its journey near a village called Cottesmore. From there, it flows towards the east. It passes through Greetham village. After Greetham, it turns south.
Flowing Through Exton Hall Park
The river then flows through a deep, narrow valley called a gully. It enters the beautiful parkland of Exton Hall. Here, the river has been blocked by dams to create two lovely ornamental lakes. These lakes are designed to look pretty.
Fort Henry and the Lakes
On the western side of the upper lake, you can find a building called Fort Henry. This building was made in 1788. It's a pleasure-house, which means it was built for fun and relaxation. It has an elegant Gothick style, which is a type of architecture. After flowing out of the lower lake, the North Brook passes by the west side of a place called Horn. This was once a medieval village, but it is now deserted. The river then flows under what's left of the old Exton Park wall.
Joining Other Streams
Soon after, a small unnamed stream joins the North Brook. This stream flows through Ry Gate Lake, also in the Exton Hall grounds. It also passes through the empty bed of a lake near Cuckoo Spinney.
Towards the River Gwash
The North Brook continues flowing south. It passes by Horn Mill, which is now a place where trout fish are raised. The river then flows through a special area called Empingham Marshy Meadows SSSI. SSSI stands for Site of Special Scientific Interest. This means the area is important for its wildlife or geology. Finally, the North Brook reaches Empingham village. Here, it joins the River Gwash near where the old Empingham Mill used to be.
