2022
NT9351 : Reconstructing the Chain Bridge, Horncliffe (3)
taken 3 years ago, near to Loanend, Northumberland, England
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Reconstructing the Chain Bridge, Horncliffe (3)
The suspension chains on the English side of the bridge have been fastened into the sandstone cliff, while on the Scottish side there is a stone tower. The bridge is currently undergoing an extensive rebuild with temporary wires slung above for access to the suspension chains while the bridge deck has been removed.
Union Chain Bridge
This chain-link bridge (as distinct from a cable suspension bridge) was built in 1819-20 by Capt. S. Brown R.N. at a cost of £5000. When it was built this was the longest suspension bridge in the world. The deck is of iron girders with a wooden roadway.
The English side of the bridge is listed grade 1 (list entry number 1042214) and a Scheduled Ancient Monument; the Scottish side is listed category A (reference 13645).
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- Grid Square
- NT9351, 209 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Jim Barton (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Tuesday, 24 May, 2022 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Wednesday, 25 May, 2022
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NT 9346 5104 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:45.1609N 2:6.3457W - Camera Location
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- View Direction
- NORTH (about 0 degrees)