Brislington Brook

Brislington Brook
Brislington Brook in St Annes Wood
Diagrammatic map of the Brislington Brook within Bristol
Location
CountryEngland
RegionWest Country
DistrictBristol
Physical characteristics
SourceMaes Knoll
 • locationWhitchurch, Bristol, England
 • coordinates51°23′43″N 2°34′22″W / 51.3952°N 2.5729°W / 51.3952; -2.5729
 • elevation476 ft (145 m)
MouthBristol Avon
 • location
St Annes, Bristol, England
 • coordinates
51°27′14″N 2°32′49″W / 51.4539°N 2.5469°W / 51.4539; -2.5469
 • elevation
33 ft (10 m)
Length5 mi (8.0 km), northerly
Basin size4.6 sq mi (12 km2)
Basin features
River systemBristol Avon

Brislington Brook is a short, 5 miles (8.0 km) long tributary of the Bristol Avon, rising on the northern slopes of Maes Knoll on the southern boundary of the city of Bristol, England. The stream has been badly affected by pollution but improvements have been made in the latter part of the twentieth century, and some wildlife is supported. St Anne's Well near the northern end of the brook was a major pilgrimage site for Christians in the Middle Ages.