Cannington Brook
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| Cannington Brook | |
|---|---|
 Cannington Brook flowing under a bridge | |
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| Location | |
| Country | England |
| State | Somerset |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Hawkridge Reservoir |
| • location | Spaxton, Somerset, England |
| • coordinates | 51°07′09″N 3°08′02″W / 51.11917°N 3.13389°W |
| Mouth | River Parrett |
• location | Combwich, Somerset, England |
• coordinates | 51°09′45″N 3°02′04″W / 51.16250°N 3.03444°W |
Cannington brook is a stream in Somerset, England that originates in the Quantock Hills,[1][2] which is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.[3]
Various streams, including Peart Water, flow into Hawkridge Reservoir near Spaxton, which was built between 1960 and 1962,[4] to provide drinking water for Bridgwater. The Peart Water continues in a northeast direction to the Ashford Reservoir which was constructed in 1934.[5] Below the Ashford Reservoir the Peart Water joins the Currypool Stream to form the Cannington brook.[1]
The brook discharges into the River Parrett,[1] south east of Combwich.
