New Cut

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New Cut is an artificial waterway in Bristol, England, constructed in the early 19th century to divert the River Avon and improve the city’s harbour.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf artificial waterway
canalised river channel
cityServed Bristol
constructedIn early 19th century
constructionStart early 19th century
constructionStartYearApprox 1800s
country England
diverts River Avon
flowsThrough Bristol
hasFunction flood management
harbour improvement
navigation
hasHeritage part of Bristol’s industrial heritage
hasMouthLocation River Avon
hasName New Cut, Bristol
hasNameLanguage English
locatedIn Bristol
City of Bristol
locatedOnRiver River Avon, Bristol
linked to: River Avon
manMade true
partOf Bristol harbour system
linked to: Bristol Harbour
purpose to divert the River Avon away from Bristol city centre
to improve Bristol’s harbour
region South West England
linked to: southwest England
watercourse River Avon
waterwayType tidal channel

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