River Rea
The River Rea (pronounced "ray") is a small river which passes through Birmingham, England. It is the river on which Birmingham was founded by the Beorma tribe in the 7th century.
| Rea | |
|---|---|
The River Rea at Belgrave Middleway (Birmingham) | |
| Etymology | "to flow" (Old English) |
| Location | |
| Country | England |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Waseley Hills Country Park, Worcestershire |
| Mouth | |
• location | Confluence with the Tame |
• coordinates | 52°30′15″N 1°50′37″W |
| Length | 14 miles (23 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Tame—Trent—Humber—North Sea |
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