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Bucklesham Mill River

Coordinates: 52°01′37″N 1°20′38″E / 52.0270°N 1.3439°E / 52.0270; 1.3439
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Bucklesham Mill River
Mill River
Former watermill in 2021 from which the river derives its name
Defra map of Bucklesham Mill River Water Body, 2024
Physical characteristics
MouthRiver Deben
 • location
Kirton Creek
 • coordinates
52°01′37″N 1°20′38″E / 52.0270°N 1.3439°E / 52.0270; 1.3439
Length11.3 km (7.0 mi)
Basin size46.298 km2 (17.876 sq mi)

Bucklesham Mill River – sometimes referred to simply as Mill River – is a tributary of the River Deben in Suffolk, England.[1] It is 11.3 km (7.0 mi) long and with the Newbourne Stream which flows into it at Newbourne it constitutes the Bucklesham Mill River Water Body with a catchment area of 46.298 km2 (17.876 sq mi).[2]

The river gets its name from the Bucklesham watermill, located on Watermill Road where it crosses the river leading to Newbourne.

The river rises at a number of locations on the outskirts of Ipswich and after flowing through diverse varieties of landscape it reaches the River Deben at Kirton Creek:[3] The river acts as a natural wildlife corridor linking several County Wildlife Sites:[3]

  • The Mount
  • Brightwell Gazing Meadows
  • Valley Farm Meadow


References

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  1. ^ "Bucklesham Mill River in Suffolk". www.landscapebritain.co.uk. munki-boy design. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Bucklesham Mill River | Catchment Data Explorer | Catchment Data Explorer". environment.data.gov.uk. DEFRA. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  3. ^ a b Hemphill, P.; Seagon, T. (2009). Ecological Assessment Suffolk Coastal District Council County Wildlife Site Review 2009 (PDF). Woodbridge: Suffolk Coastal District Council.