Properties (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
river
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| gptkbp:biodiversity |
supports various fish species
habitat for birds |
| gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
partnerships with environmental organizations
habitat restoration projects ongoing community engagement in conservation activities invasive species management initiatives local groups working to improve water quality |
| gptkbp:crosses |
gptkb:Halstead
Earls Colne Colne Weston |
| gptkbp:culturalEvents |
educational programs about river ecology
annual river clean-up events art exhibitions inspired by the river community picnics along the river nature_walks_organized_by_local_groups |
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
featured in local folklore
|
| gptkbp:environmentalConcerns |
pollution issues
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| gptkbp:flowsInto |
gptkb:River_Thames
|
| gptkbp:hasPersonnel |
gptkb:River_Colne_(Essex)
gptkb:River_Blackwater |
| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
site of local festivals
|
| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
used for milling in the past
remnants of old mills along the banks ancient fords used for crossing |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
important for local agriculture
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Colne River
|
| gptkbp:landmark |
gptkb:Colne_Valley_Park
Colne Lock Colne Weir Colne_Bridge |
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 13 miles
|
| gptkbp:lighting |
subject to flooding in heavy rains
|
| gptkbp:localEconomy |
supports local fishing industry
provides water for irrigation supports tourism in the area contributes to local recreation businesses influences property values along its banks |
| gptkbp:localWildlife |
various amphibians present
otters spotted in the area insects and aquatic life abundant kingfishers observed |
| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:England
|
| gptkbp:navigationEquipment |
navigable in certain sections
|
| gptkbp:recreation |
fishing opportunities
walking paths along the banks |
| gptkbp:source |
near_the_village_of_Great_Yeldham
|
| gptkbp:surroundingArea |
Colne_Valley
|
| gptkbp:tributaryOf |
joins_River_Thames_at_Staines
|
| gptkbp:waterQuality |
monitored by local authorities
|