Catchwater Drain (Stixwould)
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locationGreat Sturton
location
River WithamleftWispington Beck, All Hallows Drain, Monk's Drain, Reeds Beck
| Catchwater Drain Duckpool Catchwater | |
|---|---|
 Catchwater Drain at its mouth at the River Witham | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Great Sturton |
| Mouth | |
• location | River Witham |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Wispington Beck, All Hallows Drain, Monk's Drain, Reeds Beck |
The Catchwater Drain (or Duckpool Catchwater, or Bucknall Catchwater) is an artificial watercourse in Lincolnshire draining into the River Witham near to Stixwould. It begins as Minting Beck, a stream originating in Great Sturton approximately 5 miles (8 km) north of Horncastle, which becomes known as Great Drain between Gautby and Bucknall. Tributaries include Wispington Beck, All Hallows Drain, Monk's Drain/Poolham Beck and Reeds Beck. It runs for 4.88 miles (7.85 km).[1]
