River Biss | |
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![]() The River Biss flowing under the town bridge in Trowbridge | |
Location | |
Country | United Kingdom |
Region | Wiltshire |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | near Upton Scudamore, Wiltshire |
• coordinates | 51°13′42″N 2°11′40″W / 51.22833°N 2.19444°W |
Mouth | |
• location | Staverton, Wiltshire |
• coordinates | 51°20′12″N 2°12′56″W / 51.33667°N 2.21556°W |
Length | 18.385 km (11.424 mi) |
Discharge | |
• location | Staverton, Wiltshire |
The River Biss is a small river in Wiltshire, England and is a tributary of the Bristol Avon. The name is of uncertain origin; it is claimed that the word is from the Old Norse bisa, meaning "to strive".[1]