Iron Bridge
CountryUK
Year Built1781
Total Length30 m
TypeArch
About Iron Bridge
The first major bridge made of cast iron. Gave its name to the Ironbridge Gorge - birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. The iron was cast at a foundry nearby. The arch spans 30 m using 378 tons of iron. Abraham Darby III built it.
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