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Built 1836-7, opened 1838. | Built 1836-7, opened 1838. | ||
Engineer [[Charles Henry Capper]]. | Engineer [[Charles Henry Capper]]. | ||
The main span has seven arch ribs, with integral spandrels, each assembled from three sections. | The main span has seven cast iron arch ribs, with integral spandrels, each assembled from three sections. Fine foundrywork by W. Yates of Birmingham. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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Powick, near Worcester
There are two bridges over the River Teme at Powick, the ancient 'Powick Old Bridge' and the 19th C. 'Powick New Bridge'.
Powick New Bridge
Built 1836-7, opened 1838.
Engineer Charles Henry Capper.
The main span has seven cast iron arch ribs, with integral spandrels, each assembled from three sections. Fine foundrywork by W. Yates of Birmingham.
See Also
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