Bristol Channel

The Bristol Channel, known in Welsh as Môr Hafren, (PROSE: Another Life) was a large stretch of water between South Wales and south-east England. (TV: The Categories of Life)

It was used by the Torchwood Institute as the location of two facilities: Torchwood Three in Cardiff Bay, and Flat Holm island. (TV: Adrift) In particular, the location of Torchwood Three on the edge of the Bristol Channel allowed for the discrete transport of alien technology by ship from locations around the world. (PROSE: Trace Memory)

Geography
The Bristol Channel included the bays of Barnstaple of Bideford, Bridgewater, Cardiff, Carmarthen and Rhossili. (TV: The Categories of Life)

History
The Bristol Channel flooded in 1607. Thousands died, houses and villages were swept away, livestock got destroyed and farmland was inundated. The surrounding region was set back for more than a century. Later theories would suggest that this was caused by a tsunami. (PROSE: Another Life)

According to Horton, Golf Victor Foxtrot's transponder signal faded from Heathrow Airport's radar over the Bristol Channel. (TV: Time-Flight)

The Bristol Channel was clearly marked on Mary Cooper's map of Cowbridge Overflow Camp and the surrounding area. (TV: The Categories of Life)