Mesopotamia, Oxford

Mesopotamia is a narrow ait, or river island, situated in the River Cherwell within the University Parks in the English city of Oxford. The island extends approximately 800 yards (730 m) in length and 30 yards (27 m) in width. It is positioned between two branches of the Cherwell, which flow at different levels; the higher of these was formerly the mill stream serving Kings Mill. A footpath, Mesopotamia Walk, runs along the island from Parson's Pleasure to Kings Mill, providing part of a pedestrian link between the city centre and Marston Road.