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2 unusual facts about River Wyre


Afon Wyre

There are other rivers with the same name such as the River Wyre in Lancashire.

Wyresdale

Wyresdale is the valley of the River Wyre in Lancashire, England.


European flounder

In the British Isles has been found as far inland as Montgomeryshire on the River Severn, Dinas Mawddwy on the River Dovey and Garstang on the River Wyre.

Shard Bridge

It spans the River Wyre, connecting Singleton, on the southern side of the river, to Hambleton, on its northern side (known locally as "Over Wyre"), carrying both automotive and pedestrian traffic of Shard Road (the A588).


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Harrington, Cumbria

In 1760, Henry Curwen built a quay at Harrington on the south side of the River Wyre.