Cowbit Wash, Cowbit, Lincolnshire

Cowbit Wash, Cowbit, Lincolnshire

Cowbit Wash lies to the west of the village and extends north-south for 8 miles.

It was a flood plain for the River Welland, separated from the village by an earth bank that carries an unclassified road. Previously the Welland overflowed regularly with the water freezing in wintertime.

A relief channel (Coronation Channel) was constructed at Spalding and Cowbit Wash had not been used since the 1950s.

During the 1800s speed skating championships were held on the frozen plain.

 


Address Cowbit Wash
Cowbit
Lincolnshire
PE12
Telephone -
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