River tees

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location

North east of england, to the west of hartlepool

source in cross fell, pennines

mouth of the river leads to the north sea

runs through middlesborough (lower course), barnard castle (middle course) and high force waterfall (upper course)

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how long is the river

137km long

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importance

settlements on river

ports on river

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settlements on river

many settlements as it provides fresh water to the population

settlements formed at narrow points offered bridging points creating market towns

defensive points for castles

some settlements located within meander loops act like natural moats= protection

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ports on river

teesport- large sea port, third largest in UK among the ten biggest in Western europe

handles over 6000 ships and 56 million tonnes of domestic and international cargo per year

ideal for large ships due to deeper water

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features

upper course- high force water fall and gorges

middle course- meander and oxbow