🏞️ Butterby Oxbow

United Kingdom · Europe · 54.75°N, 1.57°W

Butterby Oxbow is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in County Durham, England. It consists of a former meander of the River Wear which was isolated from the main river in 1811 when, to reduce flooding in the area, a new channel was constructed across the neck of the meander. It is located about 3 km south of the centre of Durham and 1.2 km north of the nearest village, Croxdale.

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Country	United Kingdom
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	54.75°N, 1.57°W · view on map

Butterby Oxbow is located in United Kingdom, in Europe.

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