River Lin
The River Lin is a river which runs through North Leicestershire. The source of the river is in Ulverscroft, near Charnwood Forest. The river runs through Bradgate Park before the river flows into the River Soar in Quorn. Water from the river also feeds Cropston Reservoir. The river runs for around 17 kilometres between its source and confluence with the River Soar.[1] The river is described as one of Leicestershire's shortest rivers.[2]
Course
The source of the river is at the head of the Ulverscroft Valley, where a number of small streams converge. At this point, the river is named locally as the Ulverscroft Brook.[3] The source of the river is 163m above sea level.[1] Freshwater from the brook was diverged to feed Lord Stamford's Pond. The Stamford family were major landowners in the area, owning the land which later became Bradgate Park. The river passed close by Ulverscroft Mill. Water from the river would also serve Grace Dieu Priory.[1] Water from the river feeds into Cropston Reservoir.[4][5] The river passes through the village of Newtown Linford and through the lower area of Bradgate Park.[6] and The river continues downstream through Bradgate Park towards Swithland Woods. Beyond Swithland Woods, the river continues towards the River Soar, with the confluence with the River Soar towards the town of Quorn.[1]
Wildlife
The river supports a number of habitats, and is described as a high quality watercourse.[6] The river itself is a habitat for a number of species, including white-clawed crayfish and species of fish.[6] The river also supports a number of other habitats, providing a source of water for communities of animals including the deer in the ancient deer park at Bradgate Park. The river is protected within a conservation area of the Leicestershire Wildlife Trust.[7]
References
- ^ a b c d Miller, Ernest. The Leicestershire Lin: A River Through Time. Leicester.
- ^ "Visit Bradgate Park". Bradgate Park Trust.
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{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Leicester - Bradgate Park". Visit Leicester.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Elliot, Malcolm (2009). Victorian Leicester. Amberley Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84868-451-5.
- ^ a b c "newtown linford conservation area illustrated appraisal.pdf" (PDF). Charnwood Borough Council.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Leicestershire Wildlife Trust (March 2009). "Charnwood Forest: A Living Landscape" (PDF).
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