Norton Green History River Trent

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Fascinating Facts : River Trent through the village

The name 'Trent' references back to Celtic rule, meaning trespasser.

There are two other recorded names, 'Trisantona' under Roman rule. 'Treonte' in the 8th century.

In the years 1101, 1581 it was recorded as drying up completely.

The River Trent is well known for flooding dating back over 650 years.

Roads were poor & unreliable. Railways yet to be invented.Transport was in use as early as the 12th century on the Trent.

The Duke of Sutherland harnessing the power of the Trent commisioned a 'power station' to be built at Trentham / Hanford to provide lighting to Trentham Hall (locally known as Trentham Gardens). This was the first in Britain to be built.

The Trents purity became a serious issue during the height of the Pottery Industry in the early 20th century. The Trent became so polluted & poisoned it took 70 years to put right.

Today The Trent is considered to be cleaner now than in the last 100 years.

There are now conservation areas in place along it's banks to protect the wildlife.

Is one of two 'bore' tidal rivers in England, the other being the River Severn.

Is the third largest River in th UK after the River Severn & the River Thames.

Has 35 different species of fish including Salmon & Eels.

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