2022

NT9351 : Reconstructing the Chain Bridge, Horncliffe

taken 4 years ago, near to Loanend, Northumberland, England

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Reconstructing the Chain Bridge, Horncliffe
Reconstructing the Chain Bridge, Horncliffe
The bridge deck has been removed and temporary wires rigged for access to renovate the suspension chains.
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: Historic sites and artefacts Rivers, Streams, Drainage Roads, Road transport Construction, Development Place: Chain Bridge River: Tweed other tags: Suspension Bridge Bridge Reconstruction Union Chain Bridge Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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NT9351, 254 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Jim Barton   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 24 May, 2022   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 25 May, 2022
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NT 9339 5102 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:45.1501N 2:6.4126W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NT 9346 5105
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West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
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