Rea Brook
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The name Rea Brook can refer to either of two brooks in Shropshire, England. The pronunciation of "Rea" is disputed: some people say "rhay" while others say "wree".
One of the brooks, which eventually becomes the River Rea, is in South Shropshire. It is to the east of Brown Clee Hill.
The other is a minor river that begins at Marton Pool, near the Shropshire/Wales border. This runs north past the villages of Minsterley and Pontesbury, to Shrewsbury, where it joins the much larger River Severn. It is noted in the county for its wildlife, such as otters and kingfishers. Previously in history, it was known as the "Meole Brook", and gives its name to two villages near Shrewsbury – Meole Brace and Cruckmeole.
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