Cromwell's Bridge

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Cromwell's Bridge once carried a packhorse trail over the River Hodder, about a mile from its confluence with the Ribble. It earned its name after Oliver Cromwell's parliamentary army crossed the bridge on their way from Gisburn to where they fought the King's men in the Battle of Preston.

Cromwells Bridge

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• Apr 2, 2017
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Cromwell's Bridge once carried a packhorse trail over the River Hodder, about a mile from its...

 

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That picture would make a great jigsaw puzzle. Beautiful.

 

[hychewright]

Wow, beautiful photo and good History lesson to boot! I love English history.

 

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That picture would make a great jigsaw puzzle. Beautiful.

Thanks. Feel free to copy and use it. I can send you the raw if you'd like to have one made [emoji106]