2007

NT9351 : Union Chain Bridge

taken 17 years ago, near to Loanend, Northumberland, England

This is 1 of 6 images, with title Union Chain Bridge in this square
Union Chain Bridge
Union Chain Bridge
A view across the bridge from the English side.
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 Historic sites and artefacts Rivers, Streams, Drainage Roads, Road transport Primary Subject: Bridge River: Tweed other tags: Bridge Suspension Chain Bridge Over River Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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NT9351, 201 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
David Chatterton   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 1 September, 2007   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 16 November, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NT 9336 5101 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:45.1446N 2:6.4412W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NT 9346 5104
View Direction
West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
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