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This was an impressive iron trestle bridge constructed by [[Hopkins, Gilkes and Co]] in 1868-9 to allow horse-drawn vehicles and pedestrians to cross Skelton Beck Glen at Saltburn-by-the-Sea. The name refers to the toll charged for pedestrians. | This was an impressive iron trestle bridge constructed by [[Hopkins, Gilkes and Co]] in 1868-9 to allow horse-drawn vehicles and pedestrians to cross Skelton Beck Glen at Saltburn-by-the-Sea. The name refers to the toll charged for pedestrians. | ||
It was 800 ft long, having seven girder spans and eight cast-iron piers. It appears that [[Charles | It was 800 ft long, having seven girder spans and eight cast-iron piers. It appears that [[Charles Willman]] was the designer. | ||
See [https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/history/17884246.remember-scary-saltburn-bridge-blown-45-years-ago/ here] for more information. | See [https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/history/17884246.remember-scary-saltburn-bridge-blown-45-years-ago/ here] for more information. | ||
Revision as of 10:38, 13 August 2022
DEMOLISHED at great expense in 1974.
This was an impressive iron trestle bridge constructed by Hopkins, Gilkes and Co in 1868-9 to allow horse-drawn vehicles and pedestrians to cross Skelton Beck Glen at Saltburn-by-the-Sea. The name refers to the toll charged for pedestrians.
It was 800 ft long, having seven girder spans and eight cast-iron piers. It appears that Charles Willman was the designer.
See here for more information.
Some of the ironwork survived to be used for a small footbridge. See here.
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