Silk Stream facts for kids
The Silk Stream is a small river, called a brook, that's a bit over 4 kilometers long. It flows through the London Borough of Barnet in England. This stream is an important part of London's 'Blue Ribbon Network,' which is all about the city's rivers and waterways.
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The Silk Stream: A London Brook
The Silk Stream is a tributary (meaning it flows into) of the River Brent. It meets the River Brent at the Brent Reservoir. Other smaller streams, like the Burnt Oak Brook, Edgware Brook, Edgwarebury Brook, and Deans Brook, flow into the Silk Stream.
Where Does the Silk Stream Flow?
The Silk Stream travels from north to south through areas like Colindale and Hendon in London. You might see its name on places like Silkstream Road (near Burnt Oak station) and the Silk Bridge Retail Park.
What Does "Silk" Mean?
The name Silk for this stream might come from very old English words. Historians believe it could be from sulh or sulc, which were words for a 'plough' or a 'furrow' (a long, narrow ditch made by a plough).
A Special Place for Nature
The Silk Stream and the Burnt Oak Brook are special places for nature. They are recognized as a 'Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade II.' This means they are very important for local wildlife and plants in the area.
