Oxney Stream

Oxney Stream is a tributary of the River Wey that lies in Hampshire, England. The source of the west branch lies at Shortheath Common near Kingsley and stretches from Oakhanger, through neighbouring Kingsley and to Selborne Common near the village of Selborne. It adjoins the River Wey from East Worldham to Oakhanger. Its total length is approximately 5.8 miles (9.3 km).[1]

Oxney Stream
Location
CountryEngland
CountiesHampshire
Districts / Boroughs, East Hampshire
TownsAlton, Bordon
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationKingsley, Alton / Bordon, Hampshire, United Kingdom
MouthRiver Wey
  location
Alton, East Hampshire, Hampshire
  coordinates
51°08′17″N 0°51′21″W
Length6.2 km (3.9 mi)
Basin features
Tributaries 
  rightOakhanger Stream, Kingsley Stream

Course

The source starts near Selborne Common, near Selborne. It runs north from the crossings between Oakhanger Stream and Oxney Stream down to the village of Oakhanger. It then runs near the town of Bordon down to the village of Selborne itself, where northern source is located. The overall length of the stream is approximately 5.8 miles (9.3 km).[1]

References

  1. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society for 1921, Volumes 18-19. University Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology. 1952. p. 21.



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