Harrington Bridge

Harrington Bridge is a stone structure crossing the River Trent that combines masonry sections from its original construction with modern steel additions. The crossing displays layers of different engineering approaches, with older arched spans working alongside later reinforcements.

The bridge was completed in 1790 as an entirely stone structure spanning the river. Severe flooding in 1904 caused major damage that forced a substantial rebuild using steel reinforcement for the main spans.

The bridge maintains Grade II listed status, placing it among the numerous protected structures that form England's architectural and engineering legacy.

The bridge can be reached by way of Tamworth Road, which functions as a key link in the local road network of Leicestershire. As a protected structure, it remains in active use while maintaining its heritage status and showing visible signs of its age and modifications.

The southern ramp still features its original parapets and retaining walls from 1790, offering direct insight into 18th-century construction methods. These elements survived the extensive rebuilding work and remain visible as authentic details from the bridge's earliest phase.

Location: Lockington-Hemington

Official opening: 1790

GPS coordinates: 52.87540,-1.30120

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:07