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It was (and is) called Ironbridge. It was built in the mid 1700's and is still there although it is now only open to pedestrians.
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Why is the iron bridge famous?
Iron Bridge in Shropshire, England, is famous as it was the world's first bridge constructed entirely from iron.
Which river does the first iron bridge span?
The first iron bridge spanned the River Severn in Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, England.
Where is the first iron bridge?
The first cast iron bridge is located, fittingly, at Ironbridge in England. It spans the river Severn, and was built in 1779. It is still standing.
Where is the iron bridge located?
The Iron Bridge is located in Shropshire, England. The bridge goes over the Iron Bridge Gorge. It is a pedestrian bridge that was built in 1779. The bridge is made of cast iron.
Did thomas telford build the iron bridge?
The Iron Bridge near Telford in Shropshire, England, was designed by Thomas Farnolls Pritchard, and it was built by Abraham Darby III.
Where is world's first iron bridge?
it is the iron bridge
What type of bridge is the iron bridge?
The Iron Bridge in Shropshire is the world's first bridge constructed entirely from iron.
How big was the first cast iron bridge?
The first cast iron bridge ever built was called the Iron Bridge, which was opened in 1781. The five cast iron ribs from which it was built spanned 30.6 m (100 ft). 378 tons of iron were used in its production, and a total of 1700 components made up the bridge.
Who designed the first all-iron bridge constructed in England and had his factory cast the iron for it?
Thomas Farnolls Pritchard designed the bridge and Abraham Darby lll built the beautifully ornamented bridge at Coalbrookdale in 1779-81
How tall is the iron bridge in Coalbrookdale England?
The clearance under the Iron Bridge is 18 metres, or 59 feet.
Where did Abraham Darby III build the first iron bridge?
The first iron bridge was made in Coalbrookdale in Shropshire
Who designed the first all iron bridge in England?
Thomas Farnolls Pritchard. See the related link for more information.
