Widened Bridge over the Churnet in Oakamoor

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The photograph on this page of Widened Bridge over the Churnet in Oakamoor by Ian Calderwood as part of the Geograph project.

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Widened Bridge over the Churnet in Oakamoor

Image: © Ian Calderwood Taken: 22 Aug 2006

The bridge over the River Churnet in Oakamoor was built in 1710. It was widened to turnpike standards in 1778 as part of the Blythe Marsh to Thorpe Turnpike road.

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Image Location

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Latitude
53.001034
Longitude
-1.920389