Swarkestone Bridge, Stanton by Bridge / Swarkestone - South Derbyshire

River bridge and causeway combine to form the largest surviving stone bridge in England. Spans River Trent. Medieval with alterations in C18. Bridge at risk from the volume of traffic. Unacceptable damage to parapets occurring from regular road traffic accidents. Further traffic calming measures and enforcement of weight restrictions are required. Repair and maintenance programme underway within the terms of a management agreement.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Swarkestone Bridge

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1007076

Local Planning Authority:

South Derbyshire

Site Type:

Transport > Bridge

Location

Building Name:

Swarkestone Bridge

County:

Derbyshire

District / Borough:

South Derbyshire

Parish:

Stanton by Bridge / Swarkestone

Parliamentary Constituency:

South Derbyshire

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Fair

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

F - Repair scheme in progress and (where applicable) end use or user identified; or functionally redundant buildings with new use agreed but not yet implemented.

Previous Priority:

F

Ownership:

Local authority

Designation:

Scheduled Monument and Listed Building grade I, 2 CAs

List Entry Number(s):

1007076 and 1088337