Winchester in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
River Itchen
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, August 4, 2023
1. River Itchen Marker
In pre-historic times, the Itchen flowed in two main channels in the centre of the river valley, near the Cathedral. Following the foundation of the Roman town, about 70 AD, this new artificial channel was created. This both reduced the chance of flooding in the town centre and provided an eastern defensive moat.
In the medieval period, the river was nearly twice as wide as today.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 51° 3.599′ N, 1° 18.463′ W. Marker is in Winchester, England, in Hampshire. Marker can be reached from Colebrook Street. To find the marker you need to walk downstream from Bridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Colebrook Street, Winchester, England SO23, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chesil Rectory (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Alfred, King of the West Saxons (AD 871-899) (about 180 meters away); Seagram's Mill (about 210 meters away); Jane Austen (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); William Walker (approx. half a kilometer away); King's Royal Rifle Corps War Memorial (approx. half a kilometer away); 5 & 6, The Square
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Photographed By Stephen Palmer, August 4, 2023
2. River Itchen Marker
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, August 4, 2023
3. River Itchen
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, August 4, 2023
4. River Itchen
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 5, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
