| Swarkestone Bridge Built in the 13th century and about a mile long, Swarkestone bridge has 17 arches only a few of which actually cross the River Trent, the rest passing over the low lying flood meadows of the river. The story goes that it was built by 2 sisters who saw their lovers drown whilst trying to cross the flooded meadows. At the northern end of the bridge are the remains of a chapel. It was from this bridge that Bonnie Prince Charlie's rebel army turned back from their march on London. | 
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