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Posted: 01 Dec 2023

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ScI[23] - Union Chain Bridge

ScI[23] - Union Chain Bridge
The Chain Bridge is just four miles upstream from Berwick upon Tweed, as seen from the south west.

Originally built in 1820 as largely designed by a Royal Navy Caption Samuel Brown, when opened it was the longest wrought iron suspension bridge [ at 449 feet / 137m]. It is currently listed "Cat 'A'" and is on several other historic landmark registers.
It was reopened in April 2023 after a lengthy and expensive restoration, and is now the oldest bridge still open to vehicles, with weight & width restrictions.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Chain_Bridge

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 StoneRoad2013
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Made a slight detour to cross over this bridge, the recent work should be good for many years.
Despite the width / weight restrictions it is a useful link between Scotland & England, especially for locals, although at least one long-distance cycle route makes use of it.
5 months ago. Edited 5 months ago.

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