Catchwater Drain (Stixwould)

The Catchwater Drain or Duckpool Catchwater is an artificial watercourse in Lincolnshire draining into the River Witham near to Stixwould. It begins as Minting Beck, a stream originating in Great Sturton approximately five miles north of Horncastle, which becomes known as Great Drain between Gautby and Bucknall. Tributaries include Wispington Beck, All Hallows Drain, Monk's Drain/Poolham Beck and Reeds Beck.

Catchwater Drain
Duckpool Catchwater
Catchwater Drain at its mouth at the River Witham
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationGreat Sturton
Mouth 
 • location
River Witham
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • leftWispington Beck, All Hallows Drain, Monk's Drain, Reeds Beck

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