River Wissey

River Wissey

The River Wissey is a river in the east of England. It is a tributary of the River Great Ouse. The river rises near Bradenham in Norfolk, flows through Necton, North Pickenham, South Pickenham, Great Cressingham, Ickburgh, Northwold and Stoke Ferry before joining the Great Ouse south of Downham Market, specifically in the small parish of Fordham. The total length is close to 50 km.

Historically, the River Wissey was also known as the River Stoke.


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