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Essex Bridge, Staffordshire

Essex Bridge is a 16th-century packhorse bridge across the River Trent, linking Shugborough Hall to Great Haywood, Staffordshire. Essex Bridge is said to have been commissioned by Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I, to give a more direct route for the Queen to visit him at nearby Chartley Castle. It is within the council area of Stafford (Staffordshire).
Historic England Grade I Listed 1079635.

Place Type: Historic Bridge
Historic County: Staffordshire
Lat, Long: 52.800634,-2.008605
Grid Reference: SJ 9951 2256
Civil Parish: Colwich CP
Council Area: Stafford CA (Staffordshire CA)
Police Area: Staffordshire PA

GBPN ID: 301740
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Essex_Bridge,_Staffordshire_301740

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