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Memorials & monuments · East Midlands

Swarkestone Causeway

Also known as: Swarkestone Bridge

In or near Breedon on the Hill.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Swarkestone Causeway is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Swarkestone Causeway - south end - geograph.org.uk - 955034

Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Peartree · 6.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Swarkestone Causeway is a public memorial in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the South Derbyshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Peartree, about 6.2 km away. Postcode area DE73.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2023

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Place summary

Swarkestone Causeway, located in Stanton by Bridge, Derbyshire, is a notable memorial in the East Midlands. Commonly referred to as Swarkestone Bridge, it is distinguished by its historical significance and architectural features.

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Coordinates
52.8440, -1.4497
County
Derbyshire
Parish
Stanton by Bridge
Postcode
DE73 7GD
Parliamentary constituency
South Derbyshire
Nearest railway station
Peartree6.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Swarkestone Causeway?
Swarkestone Causeway is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE73 7GD), in the parish of Stanton by Bridge.
What is Swarkestone Causeway?
Swarkestone Causeway is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Swarkestone Causeway?
The nearest railway station is Peartree, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE73 7GD.
Is Swarkestone Causeway free to visit?
Yes, Swarkestone Causeway is free to enter.
How do I get to Swarkestone Causeway?
The nearest railway station is Peartree, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE73 7GD.