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Places to stay in Walton on Trent
Walton upon Trent is situated about 4 miles south-west of Burton, on the east bank of the river Trent.To the south of the present village of Walton upon Trent stands the earthworks known as Borough Hill. This commands an imposing view over the river and is probably the site of an iron age fort and the first Walton settlement. Today the village is firmly anchored near the church and the bridge. Walton is an ancient fording point, with an iron bridge being built here over the river Trent in 1834. This was replaced in 1948 and again in 1974 by a temporary 'Bailey' bridge. The present structure has width and height restrictions. It was here that Edward II forded the Trent in pursuit of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, and the disaffected barons.
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