what are small streams in england called?

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what are small streams in england called?

2006-07-21 04:27:22 · 3 answers · asked by Carol J 1 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Other - Europe

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In the United Kingdom, there are several regional names for a stream:

Beck is used in Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cumbria.
Brook is used in the Midlands.
Burn is used in Scotland and North East England.
Stream is limited to Southern England.

2006-07-21 04:30:30 · answer #1 · answered by thematrixhazu36 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A small stream is understood by all.

2006-07-21 15:43:07 · answer #2 · answered by Nilehawk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

With all those Americans visiting each year you think they woud call it a creek by now.

2006-07-21 15:57:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋