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[[image:Im20100829-Cantlop1.jpg|thumb| Photographed in 2010. ]] | [[image:Im20100829-Cantlop1.jpg|thumb| Photographed in 2010. ]] | ||
[[image:Im20100829-Cantlop2.jpg|thumb| Photographed in 2010. ]] | [[image:Im20100829-Cantlop2.jpg|thumb| Photographed in 2010. ]] | ||
[[image:JD_Cantlop03.jpg|thumb|The four cast iron ribs spring from the masonry abutments via a pair of transverse cast iron plates]] | |||
[[image:JD_Cantlop01.jpg|thumb|Here can be seen how the ends of the ribs locate in rebates in the transverse cast iron plates]] | |||
[[image:JD_Cantlop02.jpg|thumb|There appears to be a casting defect, in the form of a crater, in one of the castings (RHS of photo)]] | |||
[[image:JD_Cantlop05.jpg|thumb|Showing the junction of handrail pillar and deck side plates. The other side of the bolt has a 'T' head (see next photo)]] | |||
[[image:JD_Cantlop04.jpg|thumb|]] | |||
Cantlop Bridge, near Shrewsbury | Cantlop Bridge, near Shrewsbury | ||
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Cantlop Bridge, near Shrewsbury
Built in 1813 to a design approved by Thomas Telford while he was surveyor of the county. Note that it does not follow the design of a wooden bridge. It is the only remaining Telford-approved cast iron bridge in situ in Shropshire.
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