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Stanton by Bridge

Civil Parish in Derbyshire South Derbyshire

England

Stanton by Bridge

Royal Observer Corps Monitoring Post Entrance to the ROC bunker. It was featured in BBC news back in 2012.
Royal Observer Corps Monitoring Post Credit: Martin

Stanton by Bridge is a civil parish located in the South Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England. Situated approximately 7 miles south of Derby city center, this small village is nestled between the River Trent and the A514 road. The parish covers an area of about 600 acres and has a population of around 200 people.

Stanton by Bridge is known for its picturesque countryside and charming rural setting. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, green fields, and woodlands, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The River Trent, which borders the parish, provides excellent opportunities for fishing and boating enthusiasts.

The village itself is home to a small but tight-knit community. The architecture in Stanton by Bridge is predominantly traditional, with many charming cottages and farmhouses dotting the landscape. The village church, St. Michael and All Angels, is a prominent feature and dates back to the 13th century. It is a Grade I listed building and has a rich history.

Despite its small size, Stanton by Bridge offers a range of amenities and services to its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, and a local pub, providing a sense of community and meeting places for residents to socialize.

Stanton by Bridge is also well-connected to surrounding areas, with good transportation links to Derby and other nearby towns. It offers a peaceful and scenic living environment, making it an attractive place to reside for those seeking a rural lifestyle within easy reach of urban amenities.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.835447/-1.457435 or Grid Reference SK3626. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Royal Observer Corps Monitoring Post Entrance to the ROC bunker. It was featured in BBC news back in 2012.
Royal Observer Corps Monitoring Post
Entrance to the ROC bunker. It was featured in BBC news back in 2012.
Swarkestone Bridge The A514 crosses the River Trent by means of a medieval bridge that is grade I listed and a scheduled ancient monument. The bridge has 17 arches, altough only six are unaltered from medieval times, and is just under a mile long making it the longest stone bridge in England. It is seen here at the Swarkestone end with the riverside beer garden belonging to the Crewe and Harpur arms on the right.
Swarkestone Bridge
The A514 crosses the River Trent by means of a medieval bridge that is grade I listed and a scheduled ancient monument. The bridge has 17 arches, altough only six are unaltered from medieval times, and is just under a mile long making it the longest stone bridge in England. It is seen here at the Swarkestone end with the riverside beer garden belonging to the Crewe and Harpur arms on the right.
Swarkestone Bridge Causeway The A514 road across the flood plain of the River Trent
Swarkestone Bridge Causeway
The A514 road across the flood plain of the River Trent
Swarkestone River Trent Bridge This bridge across the river is dated to 1795-97
Swarkestone River Trent Bridge
This bridge across the river is dated to 1795-97
River Trent at Swarkestone
River Trent at Swarkestone
River Trent above Swarkestone Bridge
River Trent above Swarkestone Bridge
View N along Swarkestone Causeway from Stanton by Bridge
View N along Swarkestone Causeway from Stanton by Bridge
A track to nowhere Just a small barn at the end of this track, not a farm house as one would perhaps expect. This is a right of way, but that branches off to the right across the field after 100 metres or so.
A track to nowhere
Just a small barn at the end of this track, not a farm house as one would perhaps expect. This is a right of way, but that branches off to the right across the field after 100 metres or so.
Melbourne Sports Centre Looks like an excellent facility.
Melbourne Sports Centre
Looks like an excellent facility.
Bus stop and post box on King's Newton Lane It probably can't be made out, but the postbox is an EiiR.
Bus stop and post box on King's Newton Lane
It probably can't be made out, but the postbox is an EiiR.
Wall barley on Swarkestone Bridge On the causeway section over the Trent floodplain. Grade I listed structure. List Entry Number: 1088337 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1088337?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1088337?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Wall barley on Swarkestone Bridge
On the causeway section over the Trent floodplain. Grade I listed structure. List Entry Number: 1088337 LinkExternal link
Royal Observer Corps monitoring post / bunker, Ticknall Royal Observer Corps monitoring posts are underground structures all over the United Kingdom, constructed as a result of the Royal Observer Corps' nuclear reporting role and operated by volunteers during the Cold War between 1955 and 1991. In all but a very few instances, the posts were built to a standard design consisting of a 14 foot (4.3 m)-deep access shaft, a toilet/store and a monitoring room. Almost half of the total number of posts were closed in 1968 during a reorganization and major contraction of the ROC. Several others closed over the next 40 years as a result of structural difficulties, e.g. persistent flooding, or regular vandalism. The remainder of the posts were closed in 1991 when the majority of the ROC was stood down following the break-up of the Communist Bloc. Many have been demolished or adapted to other uses, but the majority still exist, although in a derelict condition. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Observer_Corps_monitoring_post" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Observer_Corps_monitoring_post">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Royal Observer Corps monitoring post / bunker, Ticknall
Royal Observer Corps monitoring posts are underground structures all over the United Kingdom, constructed as a result of the Royal Observer Corps' nuclear reporting role and operated by volunteers during the Cold War between 1955 and 1991. In all but a very few instances, the posts were built to a standard design consisting of a 14 foot (4.3 m)-deep access shaft, a toilet/store and a monitoring room. Almost half of the total number of posts were closed in 1968 during a reorganization and major contraction of the ROC. Several others closed over the next 40 years as a result of structural difficulties, e.g. persistent flooding, or regular vandalism. The remainder of the posts were closed in 1991 when the majority of the ROC was stood down following the break-up of the Communist Bloc. Many have been demolished or adapted to other uses, but the majority still exist, although in a derelict condition. LinkExternal link
Another George Turner painting His paintings are what we would now call 'Chocolate Box' being typical Victorian landscapes of an idealised time period. One of the paintings can be seen above the stone wall in the cottage garden.
Another George Turner painting
His paintings are what we would now call 'Chocolate Box' being typical Victorian landscapes of an idealised time period. One of the paintings can be seen above the stone wall in the cottage garden.
A typical view The empty picture frame is attempting to show a typical view that the artist George Turner might have painted. The river in the frame is the Trent and Turner painted it many times.
A typical view
The empty picture frame is attempting to show a typical view that the artist George Turner might have painted. The river in the frame is the Trent and Turner painted it many times.
The River Trent Looking in the opposite direction to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7599364">SK3528 : A typical view</a> along the River Trent at the edge of the village of Barrow on Trent.
The River Trent
Looking in the opposite direction to SK3528 : A typical view along the River Trent at the edge of the village of Barrow on Trent.
Grassland and footpath beside Swarkestone Bridge or Causeway Beyond the bushes on the left is a former gravel pit known as Swarkestone Lake, but not named on the OS map. On OSM, it is Swarkestone Gravel Pit
Grassland and footpath beside Swarkestone Bridge or Causeway
Beyond the bushes on the left is a former gravel pit known as Swarkestone Lake, but not named on the OS map. On OSM, it is Swarkestone Gravel Pit
Road on Swarkestone Bridge (or Causeway)
Road on Swarkestone Bridge (or Causeway)
The north end of Swarkestone Bridge, crossing the River Trent
The north end of Swarkestone Bridge, crossing the River Trent
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Stanton by Bridge is located at Grid Ref: SK3626 (Lat: 52.835447, Lng: -1.457435)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: South Derbyshire

Police Authority: Derbyshire

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