Romano-British name
The name Severn is thought to derive from a British word *sabrinā, possibly from an older form … See more

Over its length, there are a large number of tributaries, but the three largest feeding the non-tidal river are the Vyrnwy, the Teme and … See more

The river's course within Wales lies wholly within the county of Powys. The first town it encounters downstream of its source is Llanidloes where … See more

Until Tudor times the Bristol Channel was known as the Severn Sea, and it is still known as this in both Welsh and Cornish (Môr Hafren and Mor … See more

The River Severn's current form is the result of a multi-million year history and complex underlying geology but is in part the result of glaciation during the last ice age in … See more

Bridges
The Severn is bridged at many places, and many of these bridges are notable in their own right. See more

The river becomes tidal close to Maisemore, on the West Channel just north of Gloucester, and at Llanthony Weir on the East Channel. However, particularly high tides may … See more