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Swarkestone Bridge is a mediæval bridge and causeway crossing the River Trent and surrounding marshes between Swarkestone and Stanton by Bridge in Derbyshire. The first mention of the bridge was in 1204, as Ponte de Cordy. The majority of the existing bridge dates from the late 13th and early 14th century. Swarkestone Bridge is just under a mile long and has 17 arches. It is the longest stone bridge in England. It is built primarily of local sandstone. It is within the council area of South Derbyshire (Derbyshire).
Historic England Grade I Listed 1088337.

Place Type: Historic Bridge
Historic County: Derbyshire
Lat, Long: 52.846537,-1.4516416
Grid Reference: SK 3702 2781
Civil Parish: Stanton by Bridge CP
Council Area: South Derbyshire CA (Derbyshire CA)
Strategic Authority Area: East Midlands SA
Police Area: Derbyshire PA

GBPN ID: 304803
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Swarkestone_Bridge,_Derbyshire_304803

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