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Burton Upon Trent Bridge

Has been described as a Possible Fortified Bridge

There are no visible remains

Name	Burton Upon Trent Bridge
Alternative Names
Historic Country	Staffordshire
Modern Authority	Staffordshire
1974 Authority	Staffordshire
Civil Parish	Burton Upon Trent

The site of a medieval bridge crossing the River Trent, which incorporated a gate and chapel, and which was the scene of many civil war conflicts. (Staffs HER)

A bridge across the Trent was evidently in existence at Burton as early as the 12th century, for a grant of land for the benefit of the bridge is recorded in 1175. It is mentioned again in the 13th and 14th centuries. In the 19th century, when it was demolished to make way for the present bridge, it had thirty-six arches. (PastScape ref. Jervoise)

Gatehouse Comments

The Staffs HER has this under the broadclass 'Defence' but this probably refers to the battle sites rather than the bridge. However the mention of a gate does mean this bridge may have had a defensive roll, although such gates probably served more to regulate toll collection.

- Philip Davis

Not scheduled

Not Listed

Historic England (PastScape) Defra or Monument number(s)

922444

County Historic Environment Record

www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MST912&resourceID=1010

OS Map Grid Reference	SK255232
Latitude	52.8063888549805
Longitude	-1.62189996242523
Eastings	425590
Northings	323290