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Local History |
Places of InterestThere is also much to do and see in the area There are many places of historic interest to visit, the famous Calke Abbey is only 10 mins away, it is absolutely fascinating and well worth a visit ( National trust Calke Abbey Web site . Wikipedia entry on Calke Abbey). Website of south Derbyshire for other places to visit
Canoeing on the river
Fishing Swarkestone village has a rich and fascinating history. (website) The studio looks out over Swarkestone bridge, which dates from the 13 th century and is designated as an Ancient Monument. Bridge
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The Civil WarDuring the Civil war the bridge was defended unsuccessfully by the royalists who were heavily outnumbered by the parliamentarians. Even today cannon balls are found in local gardens. The royalists were the Harpur Crewe family and the ruins of their house can still be seen along the river bank. Their summer house still remains (1630) and is a splendid example of 17th century architecture. The Parish Church contains the famous alabaster Harpur Crewe tombs
The summer house (Photograph by kind permission of Mr John Wesson)
Harpur Crewe tombs Jacobite RebellionDuring the jacobite rebellion Swarkestone bridge was the most southern point that Bonnie Prince Charlie's troups reached in 1745. Each year there is a reconstruction of the battle and wild looking red haired men in kilts can be seen running all over the village attacking government troops in their red and white uniforms battle reconstruction |
| Last updated on: 23 May, 2006 |
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