River Oughton
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The River Oughton is a two-mile long tributary of the River Hiz in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. It rises at Oughtonhead and flows north-east between Oughtonhead Common and Oughtonhead Nature Reserve, and forms the boundary of Hitchin parish.[1][2]
The river has clear water from chalk springs in the Chiltern Hills, and it has a rich aquatic and insect life. Plants include spring water crowfoot, and there are mammals such as the water shrew, and birds include kingfishers and water rails.[2][3]
Location map
- Location map: 51°58’8"N, 0°16’33"W
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References
- ↑ A History of the County of Hertford - Volume 3 pp 3-12: Hitchin: Introduction and manors (Victoria County History)
- ↑ Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 Oughtonhead: Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust
- ↑ "Oughtonhead Common, Hitchin". North Hertfordshire District Council. http://www.hertslink.org/cms/content/15488274/16532620/oughtonhead0410.pdf. Retrieved 12 August 2015.