Monks Bridge

Monks Bridge spans the River Dove with four stone arches, each measuring approximately 10 meters in width, connecting Stretton in Staffordshire to Egginton in Derbyshire.

The structure dates primarily to the 15th century, replacing an earlier 13th-century bridge that was maintained by Burton Abbey and known initially as Egginton Bridge.

The bridge contains triangular bastions at its piers and represents medieval engineering techniques, earning its status as a protected scheduled monument in both counties.

While vehicles can no longer cross since 2014, pedestrians may still access the bridge to observe its architectural details and the surrounding river landscape.

In 1394, authorities permitted the construction of a chapel directly on the bridge for collecting maintenance funds through charitable donations.

Location: Stretton

Location: Egginton

GPS coordinates: 52.83975,-1.60300

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29