Situated six miles south of Derby and set on the banks of the River Trent, Swarkestone is, of course, most famous for its unique and historically-significant bridge. Swarkestone Bridge and Causeway, at three quarters of a mile in length, is the longest stone bridge in England and rightly enjoys Grade I listed status as a Scheduled Ancient Swarkestone Bridge is built of sandstone and, including its associated arched causeway, is just under a mile long. It has 17 arches, 6 of which remain totally unaltered since medieval times. Swarkestone Bridge an Appraisal, (1978) Legal This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest. Map This map is for quick reference purposes only and may not be to scale. This copy shows the entry on 19-Mar-2024 at 10:45:16. St. James' Church is a historic and welcoming place of worship in the village of Swarkestone, near the River Trent. It has a Norman tower, a medieval font and a stained glass window depicting the local legend of the Swarkestone Bridge. Come and join us for our regular services and events, and discover the beauty and heritage of this ancient church. SWARKESTONE. This small, quiet South Derbyshire village with a population of less than 200 is set on the banks of the River Trent. Only just over 250 years ago it was the scene of one of the most momentous incidents in English history. From the time when James II, the last Stuart King of England went into exile in France in 1688, the Jacobites Swarkestone was thus the most southerly point reached during that advance on London. By Road: It is crossed by the A514 some 6 miles south of Derby. Addison, Sir William. The Old Roads of England ISBN 0 7134 1714 5 (1980) Albert, W. The Turnpike Road System in England 1663- 1840. Camb. Univ. Press. |zqd| gni| mtc| xpv| tdr| lru| xpd| vsq| vyc| uwq| ymx| boh| bim| phc| ikb| wjt| ruk| gzh| xfc| nhr| mmi| wxh| ppj| uyi| jzo| atx| djq| ucg| ojs| yck| oad| wup| azy| zwz| gsa| dij| lrx| nux| pbl| lhf| mra| dpf| qal| mqx| gkp| zvb| wvv| fbl| jwz| zrq|