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River Medina

river, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom

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Isle of Wight floating bridge halted as parts replaced • Nov. 20, 2024, 12:59 AM ET (BBC)

River Medina, river, Isle of Wight, England. The Medina drains much of the island, rising on the high sandstone ground near the south coast and flowing 12 miles (19 km) north through a gap in the chalk ridge that forms the backbone of the island. Past Newport at the head of its estuary, it flows into The Solent on the English Channel. There Cowes and East Cowes lie on either side of its mouth.

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Meg Matthias.