River Mersey
River in England
The River Mersey is a major river in North West England. Its name derives from Old English and means "boundary river", possibly referring to its having been a border between the ancient kingdoms of Mercia and Northumbria. Wikipedia
Sources: River Goyt, River Tame, Greater Manchester, and River Etherow
Bridges: The Mersey Gateway Bridge and Silver Jubilee Bridge
Mouth: Liverpool Bay
Length: 68.4 mi
Basin size: 1,810 sq mi (4,680 km2)
Cities: Liverpool, Manchester
Reference no: 785