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Essex Bridge

The bridge was built by the Earl of Essex in the 16 th century. Originally the bridge had forty-two arches making it the longest packhorse bridge in England. Today only fourteen of the arches remain but it is still the longest packhorse bridge in England. The bridge in places is only 4 feet wide.

Essex Bridge

Here the river Sow joins the river Trent. The meeting of the two rivers marks the end of the river Sow from small beginnings near Fairoak to the mighty power and strength of the river Trent.

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