Old Bedford River
The Old Bedford River is an artificial, partial diversion of the waters of the River Great Ouse in the Fens of Cambridgeshire, England. It was named after the fourth Earl of Bedford who contracted with the local commission of sewers to drain the Great Level of the Fens beginning in 1630.
- Canal
- …lies at an elevation of 7 feet (2 metres)
- Description: artificial river in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Places of Interest
Highlights include Church of St Mary and Parish Church of St Mary.
Mare Fen
Nature reserve
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Over and Swavesey.
Swavesey
Village
Swavesey is a village lying on the Prime Meridian… Swavesey is situated 2½ miles south of Old Bedford River.
Holywell
Village
Holywell is a village in Cambridgeshire, England… Holywell is situated 2½ miles southwest of Old Bedford River.
Old Bedford River
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Latitude
52.33333° or 52° 20′ north
Longitude
0.01667° or 0° 1′ east
Open location code
9F4282M8+8M
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Welsh—“Old Bedford River” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Old Bedford River”
- Japanese: “旧ベッドフォード川”
- Slovenian: “Old Bedford River”
- Slovenian: “Old Bedford”
- Slovenian: “reka Old Bedford”
- Swedish: “Old Bedford River”
- Welsh: “Afon Old Bedford”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include New Bedford River and Swavesey Castle Hill.
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