Solway Firth
Solway Firth, Inlet of the Irish Sea. On the border between northwestern England and southwestern Scotland, it extends inland for 38 mi (61 km). It is a traditional boundary between the two countries. Hadrian’s Wall terminates on its southern shore.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title:
Solway Firth
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
05 August 2011
Access Date:
November 14, 2026