Bristol Channel

Also known as Bristoll Channel

major inlet in the island of Great Britain

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The Bristol Channel is a major inlet of water between England and Wales on the island of Great Britain. It serves as an important waterway connecting the region to the Atlantic Ocean and has historically been significant for trade and maritime activity.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: channel
Part of: North Atlantic Ocean
Country: United Kingdom
Located in: South Wales
Image: Sunrisebristolchannel.jpg

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topic's main category: Category:Bristol Channel
Commons category: Bristol Channel
tributary: River Avon
native label: Môr Hafren

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Encyclopedic overview

Sunrise viewed from Minehead, showing Steep Holm and Brean Down

The Bristol Channel (Welsh: Môr Hafren, lit. 'Severn Sea') is a major inlet in the island of Great Britain, separating South Wales (from Pembrokeshire to the Vale of Glamorgan) and South West England (from Devon to North Somerset). It extends from the smaller Severn Estuary of the River Severn (Welsh: Afon Hafren) to the North Atlantic Ocean. It takes its name from the English city and port of Bristol.

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