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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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River Stort |
The River Stort flows through the town of [[Bishop's Stortford]]. It is unclear whether the name of the town comes from river, or the name of the river from the town. In the 11th century the [[manor]] here was named Esterteferd.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bishop's Stortford and Thornley, A History and Guide|url=http://www.stortfordhistory.co.uk/early-history/|accessdate=6 November 2013}}</ref> |
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It begins in [[Langley, Essex|Langley]] Hills, near [[Clavering, Essex|Clavering]], in [[Essex]]. After flowing through [[Bishop's Stortford]], the river continues as the [[Stort Navigation]] for another 13.25 miles (21.32 km) through [[Hertfordshire]] past [[Harlow]] to [[Feildes Weir]] near [[Hoddesdon]], where it joins the [[River Lea]]. |
It begins in [[Langley, Essex|Langley]] Hills, near [[Clavering, Essex|Clavering]], in [[Essex]]. After flowing through [[Bishop's Stortford]], the river continues as the [[Stort Navigation]] for another 13.25 miles (21.32 km) through [[Hertfordshire]] past [[Harlow]] to [[Feildes Weir]] near [[Hoddesdon]], where it joins the [[River Lea]]. |
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River Stort is a tributary of the River Lea which it joins at Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire at Feildes Weir
Overview
The River Stort flows through the town of Bishop's Stortford. It is unclear whether the name of the town comes from river, or the name of the river from the town. In the 11th century the manor here was named Esterteferd.[1]
It begins in Langley Hills, near Clavering, in Essex. After flowing through Bishop's Stortford, the river continues as the Stort Navigation for another 13.25 miles (21.32 km) through Hertfordshire past Harlow to Feildes Weir near Hoddesdon, where it joins the River Lea.
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References
- ^ "Bishop's Stortford and Thornley, A History and Guide". Retrieved 6 November 2013.
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