else would suffer the tragedy they had. Neither sister married and both died in poverty having exhausted their fortune on building the bridge. They were buried in a single grave in Prestwold, Leicestershire. Sport Swarkestone Cricket Club was founded in 1930 and plays at Barrow Turn in the village. The Club is a registered charity: 1132660. The Club are reigning Derbyshire Premier League Champions, and have won the title on three occasions, in 2013, 2016 and 2022. The Pavilion Nearby is the Jacobean grandstand called Swarkestone Hall Pavilion and walled area, formerly connected with Harpur Hall, where (it is believed, see Pevsner, loc. cit.), they used to bait bulls. The pavilion is attributed to John Smythson who also designed Bolsover Castle, and is Grade I Listed. It was repaired and is now owned by the Landmark Trust which maintains it and lets it to holidaymakers. Images Notable residents Thomas Bancroft, poet, was born here in the early 17th century. See also Listed buildings in Swarkestone The chain ferry at Twyford was the next crossing north of the Swarkestone Bridge. References External links Civil parishes in Derbyshire Villages in Derbyshire South Derbyshire District