An upstream view of the course of the River Og, Ogbourne St Andrew, near Marlborough

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An upstream view of the course of the River Og, Ogbourne St Andrew, near Marlborough

Image: © Brian Robert Marshall Taken: 5 Mar 2012

The river has dried up completely and has been in this condition for months. At this time of year it should be running freely from its source in the downs south of Swindon. A mild and relatively dry winter has reduced it to this lifeless state.

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