taken 7 years ago, near to Mayfield, Staffordshire, England
Hanging Bridge
A grade II* listed structure that carries the A52 over the River Dove. The narrow packhorse bridge over the River Dove at Mayfield dates from the C14, and was widened in the later C19 and C20. The name 'Hanging Bridge' reputedly dates from December 1745 when the forces of the defeated Bonnie Prince Charlie in Derby made their way back to the north, taking their frustrations at their defeat out on local people. As they passed through Mayfield, the terrified villagers took refuge in the church, but were shot at by the soldiers. The perpetrators were caught and hanged from gallows over the side of the bridge.
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