River Lee
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The River Lee or River Lea[1] is a river in England. It begins in Leagrave Park, Leagrave, Luton in the Chiltern Hills. It flows generally southeast, east, and then south to London where it meets the River Thames. The last section is known as Bow Creek. A section of the river runs through Hertford castle and shares a valley with the river Beane at Hartham common. Morgans School, in Hertford, have named one of their houses after the river Lea.
| River Lee | |
|---|---|
| Length | 68 km (42 mi) |
| Mouth elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
River Lee Media
- River Lee at Cork.jpg
The nothern course of the River Lee at Cork, Ireland
- 2017-06-15 7356x4904 cork river lee south channel.jpg
River Lee South Channel, Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland
- Inniscarra dam.jpg
In 2009, water was released in large quantities from the Inniscarra Dam, causing flood damage in Cork City
- Red Dragon scuplture during River Lee flooding, October 2023.jpg
Red Dragon sculpture in Lee Fields which are frequently flooded
References
- ↑ Historically, the river has been called the "Lea", "Lee" or "Ley". The "Ley" spelling is seen in mediaeval documents but subsequently passed from common usage. Currently, "Lea" and "Lee" are the generally accepted spellings, with "Lea" used in reference to the original natural river and "Lee" refers to the canalised parts like the Lee Navigation.
