River Chelt
River in England
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The River Chelt is a tributary of England's largest river, the Severn. The Chelt flows through the western edge of the Cotswolds and the town of Cheltenham, from which it derives its name,[1] before its confluence with the River Severn at Wainlodes Hill.[2][3]
| River Chelt | |
|---|---|
River Chelt near Wainlode (September 2005) | |
  Location within Gloucestershire | |
| Location | |
| Country | England |
| Counties | Gloucestershire |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | River Severn |
• coordinates | 51.9337°N 2.2221°W |
| Length | 22 km (14 mi) |
There were a number of mills along the length of the river, the highest being in Charlton Kings and the lowest at Norton where the river passes under the present A38.[4]
The river caused significant flooding in 1979 and 2007.[5]
