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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically,
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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); The Fortification of Wolvesey (about 180 meters away); A Travelling Lifestyle (about 180 meters away); An Audience with the Bishop (about 180 meters away); The Treasury (about 180 meters away); Woodman's Gate (about 180 meters away); The Early Palace and the West Hall (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.
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 149 times since then and 19 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.
