Norton Green Village | Trent Bridge
Norton Green Bridge
Norton Green Bridge, also known as Trent Bridge, is a local landmark to the village, built in 1777 at the considerable sum of £250.
Originally there was a cobbled ford leading into the Trent as seen in the photos opposite, this was removed in the 1970's.
In the photo at the top of this page, dated around the early to mid 1940's, we can see the bridge to the right of the picture, which has no footpath on that side of the road and a wooden fence leading down to the ford.
Very little work was ever carried out on it until major improvements in 2004/2005, which is in itself testimony to the skills of the engineers of the time!
Pictures of the renovations can be seen here
The improvements to the bridge in 2005 included the widening of the pathway alongside, which originally was very narrow which made it unsafe for pedestrians passing the bridge on that side.
Original stonework was used and cast iron bollards were erected.
Norton Green Residents Association were involved in all aspects of the improvements scheme which has enabled the character of the bridge to be kept intact and now is a much safer pedestrian area.
They also donated two cast iron embossed name plaques signifying the River Trent passing through the village.
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More photos of the Bridge & River Trent can be seen here
A National project is in place at present called 'The On Trent Initiative' that spans from one end of the River Trent to the other ... Their website can be viewed here
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