Piercebridge Village

Piercebridge is built on the site of a Roman fort of AD 260-270, which was built at the point where Dere Street crossed the River Tees. The settlement has been in continuous use thereafter.
The remains of the Roman fort are open to the public and the remains of the Roman bridge over the Tees lie around 100 yards south of the current course of the river.

Henry Clay Work, the American composer of 'Marching Through Georgia,' heard of the odd incident in the George Hotel, Piercebridge, when the grandfather clock stopped the moment its owner died. He wrote a celebrated song about it.

Today, this small, picturesque village which is located in the borough of Darlington, towards its South Western boundary, attracts visitors to its idyllic location. You can enjoy a variety of local walks which take in the course of this attractive river and around the site of the ancient roman fort. With its attractive village green, good pub and unique organic farm shop and café, it's an enjoyable trip into the countryside.