Aldford Iron Bridge Explained

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Bridge Name:Aldford Iron Bridge
Crosses:River Dee
Locale:Aldford, Cheshire
Design:Arch bridge
Material:Iron
Architect:Thomas Telford
Builder:William Hazledine
Open:1824
Heritage:Grade I
Toll:None

Aldford Iron Bridge is a bridge crossing the River Dee north of the village of Aldford, Cheshire, England, linking the village with Eaton Hall, forming part of the Buerton Approach to the hall . It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

The bridge was designed by Thomas Telford and built by William Hazledine for the 1st Marquis of Westminster and was completed in 1824. It is built in cast iron and has yellow sandstone abutments forming a single arch measuring 50 metres. It has cast iron railings and double gates at the crown of the bridge.

The bridge provides a crossing over the river for the long-distance footpath of the Marches Way.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Wirral & Chester:Explorer 266 map, Ordnance Survey.