Description and History of Site:-
A bridge that carries the B6540 Tamworth Road across the River Trent. The main span over the river is composed of two steel girder arches, and there are several stone and brick flood arches approaching on either side. The Grade II listing applies to the flood arches, the main span over the river is not listed.


Opened in 1790 to replace the ferry and ford crossing of the River Trent at Sawley. It was designed by T. Harrison of Lancaster and had three main semi-elliptical sandstone arches over the river. The main arches were replaced in 1906 with steel girder arches, but the original flood arches remain. The original twin toll houses at the northern end were demolished in the 1930s but the broken line of the parapet and brick infill show their former position.

Further Reading and References:-
Fowkes, Dudley, Sissons, Mark and Mitchell, Ian. 'A Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of Derbyshire'. 2005, Association for Industrial Archaeology. ISBN 0 9528930 8 8

https://her.derbyshire.gov.uk/Monument/MDR5720
https://sawleyhistoricalsociety.org.uk/harrington-bridge/

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Key Words :- bridge river road

Viewing the Site :- Viewable from the road and the riverside.

Address :- Tamworth Road, Sawley, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 3AU
Grid Ref :- SK 47131 31117
Co-ordinates :- Lat 52.875466 , Long -1.301183
Local Authority :- Erewash Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Derbyshire
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1204305, 1087977, 1064258,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1790 -
Contributor :- DerbyIAS - 26 February 2024

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