Historic bridges · North East England
Jed Water
Jed Water in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Jed Water is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Jed Water is a river and a tributary of the River Teviot in the Borders region of Scotland. In total the Jed Water is over 21.75 miles (35.00 km) long and it falls 1,375 feet (0.419 km). It flows into the Teviot near Jedfoot Bridge (grid reference NT660243) two miles north of Jedburgh. Jed Water rises from a source on Carlin Tooth 55°18′55″N 2°34′50″W in the Cheviot Hills where it is first known as Raven Burn.
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Background
Description
The river in past times was the main source of water for the monks living in Jedburgh Abbey. It also powered a watermill in the town of Jedburgh although this no longer exists. It gives its name to Jedburgh and Jedforest. In the 1800s it had trout in the river. The Ordnance gazetteer said Jed Water "in the parts immediately above the town of Jedburgh ... more of the elements of fine landscape than during a whole day's ride in the most favourite Scottish haunts of tourists." The guide drew attention to the pure waters, the brisk currents, the steep landscapes and the contrasts which it thought picturesque. James has suggested that it may derive from Proto-Indo-European *wei(h<sub>1</sub>)-…
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- Coordinates
- 55.5118, -2.5388
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD8 6TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Jed Water?
- Jed Water is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TD8 6TJ).
- Is Jed Water free to visit?
- Yes, Jed Water is free to enter.
- How do I get to Jed Water?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD8 6TJ. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.