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Packhorse Bridges in England

Cromwell Bridge
Also known as Devil's Bridge, the packhorse bridge across the Hodder was built by Sir Richard Shireburn in 1562, replacing a wooden bridge dating from at least 1331. Legend says that it was used by Oliver Cromwell during his march from Skipton to intercept the Royalists at the Battle of Preston in 1648 ... Hurst Green, Lancashire. - Sue Bristo (photographer)

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Packhorse Bridges in England

An England picture tour created by poe, photo by Sue Bristo
Photographer: © Sue Bristo (Gallery)(3rd July 2009)
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Cromwell Bridge

Also known as Devil's Bridge, the packhorse bridge across the Hodder was built by Sir Richard Shireburn in 1562, replacing a wooden bridge dating from at least 1331. Legend says that it was used by Oliver Cromwell during his march from Skipton to intercept the Royalists at the Battle of Preston in 1648 ... Hurst Green, Lancashire.

A picture of: Hurst Green, Lancashire

This picture also appears in the following picture tours:
Hurst Green, River Scenes, Buildings and Structures, Trees and Woodlands, Lancashire

Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
Focal length: 33 mm, Aperture: f 9, ISO: 400, Exposure time: 1/125 sec, Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Date/Time Creation: June 28, 2009, 1:17 pm

ImageID:1093245, Image size: 3258 x 2135 pixels

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