March 15th – High Bridge used to conduct the Uttoxter Road over the River Trent at Handsacre, until it became to small for the increasing level of traffic. It still nobly spans the waterway, but it lets the new bridge do the work of carrying the B5013. Built in 1830 by the Coalbrookdale Company, it’s a fine bridge, and one of several noble bridges in Staffordshire sidelined for stronger, younger models. Pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians can still cross though, and admire the wonderful views and brilliant, elegant engineering. A hidden, almost forgotten gem.

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