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Iron Bridge Tollhouse

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Iron Bridge Tollhouse

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The Iron Bridge is a bridge that crosses the River Severn in Shropshire, England. Opened in 1781, it was the first major bridge in the world to be made of cast iron, and was greatly celebrated after construction owing to its use of the new material.In 1934 it was designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument and closed to vehicular traffic. Tolls for pedestrians were collected until 1950, when ownership of the bridge was transferred to Shropshire County Council. It now belongs to Telford and Wrekin Borough Council. The bridge, the adjacent settlement of Ironbridge and the Ironbridge Gorge form the UNESCO Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site. The bridge is a Grade I listed building, and a waypoint on the South Telford Heritage Trail.

Address: Ironbridge TF8 7JP, UK
Phone: 01952 433424
State: Shropshire
City: Ironbridge
Zip Code: TF8 7JP

opening times

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Reviews
Worth a look here as it's got interesting info
9 years ago (11-11-2017)
Very interesting and well laid out history of the bridge and its construction. Only downside is stairs to upper floor not too good if you're a bit dodgy on the legs. Well worth a visit.
9 years ago (04-08-2017)
Start your tour here.
8 years ago (04-03-2018)
Friendly Helpful
9 years ago (06-10-2017)
Zeitreise in Anfänge der Industrialisierung Die Iron Bridge ist die erste gusseiserne Bogenbrücke der Welt. Sie überspannt seit 1779 den Severn bei dem nach der Brücke genannten Ort Ironbridge südlich von Coalbrookdale in Shropshire. Das Ironbridge Gorge, zusammen mit der Brücke und den Industrieansiedlungen des Orts Ironbridge, steht seit 1986 auf der UNESCO-Liste des Weltkulturerbes. Die Bogenbrücke besteht aus fünf parallel nebeneinanderstehenden gusseisernen Bögen, deren Aufbau sich an dem damaligen Stil einer Holzkonstruktion orientierte. Sie hat eine Spannweite von 30 Meter und ist einschließlich der Widerlager und der Auffahrten etwa 60 Meter lang. Sie wurde gebaut um die Eisenindustrie im 18. Jahrhundert in der Region zu beschleunigen. Beim Tollhouse wurde die Gebühr für die Überquerung der Brücke fällig. Der Verantwortliche für das Einziehen der Gebühr lebte mit seiner Familie in diesem Gebäude. Neben der Brücke hat auch die umgebende Landschaft seinen eigenen Reiz. Der Ort ist ein nettes, kleines, englisches Städtchen. Sicherlich ist es hier sehr schön und die Brücke hat auch seinen besonderen Reiz, aber wir würden hier noch nochmals herkommen.
9 years ago (14-12-2017)
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