Welton Beck
| Welton Beck | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | England |
| Counties | Lincolnshire |
| District | West Lindsey |
| Civil parish | Welton, Dunholme |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Old Man's Head |
| • coordinates | 53°18′09″N 0°30′20″W / 53.3026°N 0.5056°W |
| Mouth | |
• location | Barlings Eau |
• coordinates | 53°18′03″N 0°25′23″W / 53.3008°N 0.4231°W |
| Length | 10 km |
| Progression: Welton Beck—Barlings—Witham—The Haven—North Sea | |
Welton Beck is a small local stream which originates from Old Man's Head Spring in the west of Welton civil parish and flows eastwards through Welton and Dunholme in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire for approximately 10 km (6.2 mi) to a confluence with Barlings Eau near Reasby, which goes on to join the River Witham. The beck is fed from groundwater springs of the Lincolnshire limestone aquifer, with clear freshwater and aquatic plant growth typical of calcareous conditions. The channel of the beck has been largely modified from its original state, having been widened, straightened, and its course significantly altered.
The beck is often incorrectly referred to as the "Dunholme Beck", however, it is officially only called Welton Beck for its entire length.