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River Jordan, Northamptonshire

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Jordan
The River Jordan in Little Bowden
River Jordan, Northamptonshire is located in Leicestershire
River Jordan, Northamptonshire
Location of the river mouth in Leicestershire
Location
CountryEngland
CountiesNorthamptonshire, Leicestershire
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationDesborough, Northamptonshire
 • coordinates52°27′21″N 0°50′19″W / 52.455898°N 0.838524°W / 52.455898; -0.838524
 • elevation140 m (460 ft)
MouthRiver Welland
 • location
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
 • coordinates
52°28′43″N 0°54′35″W / 52.478592°N 0.909807°W / 52.478592; -0.909807
 • elevation
81 m (266 ft)
Basin size21.4 km2 (8.3 sq mi)
Basin features
River systemRiver Welland

The River Jordan is a short river in the East Midlands of England. It is a tributary of the River Welland.

Course

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It rises to the north-west of Desborough in Northamptonshire before flowing through Braybrooke and into Leicestershire at Little Bowden within Market Harborough before joining the River Welland at Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, close to the railway station and bridge.

Status

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In 2019, the overall classification of the River Jordan was 'Bad' under the Water Framework Directive for reasons of poor livestock, soil and nutrient management in the agricultural land surrounding it, enrichment from treated sewage effluent and physical modification for land drainage.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "River Jordan (Welland): Catchment Data Explorer". environment.data.gov.uk. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
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