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Cantlop Bridge, Aston Cantlop, near Shrewsbury
Cantlop Bridge, Aston Cantlop, 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.
Also known as Meole Brace bridge.
 
Built in 1813 to a design approved by [[Thomas Telford]] while he was surveyor of the county. It is the only remaining Telford-approved cast iron bridge in situ in Shropshire.


32 ft. span. Castings probably produced by [[William Hazledine]] at Coleham, Shrewsbury<ref>'The Iron Bridge - Symbol of the Industrial Revolution' by Neil Cossons & Barrie, Trinder Phillimore & Co., 2002</ref>
32 ft. span. Castings probably produced by [[William Hazledine]] at Coleham, Shrewsbury<ref>'The Iron Bridge - Symbol of the Industrial Revolution' by Neil Cossons & Barrie, Trinder Phillimore & Co., 2002</ref>

Revision as of 10:28, 27 January 2016

Photographed in 2010.
Photographed in 2010.
The four cast iron rib castings spring from the masonry abutments via a pair of transverse cast iron plates
Here can be seen how the ends of the ribs locate in rebates in the transverse cast iron plates
There appears to be a casting defect, in the form of a crater, in one of the castings (RHS of photo)
Showing the junction of handrail pillar and deck side plates. The other end of the bolt has a 'T' head (see next photo)

Cantlop Bridge, Aston Cantlop, near Shrewsbury

Also known as Meole Brace bridge.

Built in 1813 to a design approved by Thomas Telford while he was surveyor of the county. It is the only remaining Telford-approved cast iron bridge in situ in Shropshire.

32 ft. span. Castings probably produced by William Hazledine at Coleham, Shrewsbury[1]

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Sources of Information

  1. ↑ 'The Iron Bridge - Symbol of the Industrial Revolution' by Neil Cossons & Barrie, Trinder Phillimore & Co., 2002
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