Description
Ashwell derives its name from the Anglo-Saxon "Aescewellan", an Anglo-Saxon word meaning "ash" or "wellan", and "wellan" which can be translated as "well" or "spring".
The River Rhee gets its water from Ashwell Springs.
Cam is one of the major rivers that runs through the area.
Cambridge centre. At Ely, the River Cam joins River Ouse.
The Wash flows 65 miles north of Ashwell to the sea.
This clear water is a result of several holes in the chalk.
surrounding Ashwell village. One and a half thirds of the flow is average
Millions of gallons per hour (1,300,000.00 gallons), which is less than 1 in 3
Millions depending on the drought in September or October
previous summers. It is at its peak in March andApril.
The local Water Supply is now affecting the flow of water.
Authority's pumping station is at Slip End on Claybush
Hill - to the south of Ashwell near to the A505 Letchworth - Royston road
This spring water is always at 52°F.
Location
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