2017

NT9351 : Union Bridge

taken 8 years ago, near to Loanend, Northumberland, England

This is 1 of 13 images, with title Union Bridge in this square
Union Bridge
Union Bridge
Union Chain Bridge on Grace's Guide: LinkExternal link
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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Geographical Context: Lowlands Rivers, Streams, Drainage Roads, Road transport Primary Subject: Bridge
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NT9351, 254 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Andrew Curtis   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 16 August, 2017   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 18 August, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NT 9339 5102 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:45.1501N 2:6.4126W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NT 93465 51039
View Direction
WEST (about 270 degrees)
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