River Cole, West Midlands
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| River Cole, West Midlands | |
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| Length | 40 km (25 mi) |
The River Cole is a river in the West Midlands, England. It is around 25 miles (40 km) long. It is a tributary of the River Blythe, which it flows into near Coleshill. Its sources are in Wythall and Kings Norton to the south of Birmingham City Centre. The river flows north-west through eastern Birmingham, through the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, and into Warwickshire. The River Blythe flows into the River Tame, which flows into the River Trent. This river flows into the North Sea through the Humber Estuary.[1]
The river Cole was first recorded in 1822
River Cole, West Midlands Media
Wooden bridge over the Cole at Shirley, drawn in the 19th century by Samuel Rostill Lines.
References
- ↑ B&BC BAP - Rivers and Streams Habitat Action PlanWildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country. Retrieved 5 September 2011.