River Rat

The River Rat is a river in the county of Suffolk in East Anglia, England.[1]

Rat
Rattlesden River
Location of the river mouth within Suffolk
Location
CountryEngland
RegionSuffolk
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationFelsham
  coordinates52.1663°N 0.8486°E / 52.1663; 0.8486
  elevation80 m (260 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Stowmarket
  coordinates
52.1822°N 1.0071°E / 52.1822; 1.0071
  elevation
26 m (85 ft)
Length15.5 km (9.6 mi)
Basin features
River systemRiver Gipping

Its source is to the south of the village of Felsham, and is the major tributary of the River Gipping. The River Rat joins the River Gipping at Pikes Meadow in Stowmarket.

The river flows through the village of Rattlesden, and is also known as the Rattlesden River.[2]

References

  1. "activeboard.com". Retrieved September 6, 2012.
  2. Ordnance Survey of Great Britain. 1:25000


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