This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

Bridgemeister ID:384 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1826
Name:Welney
Location:Welney, England, United Kingdom
Crossing:Hundred Foot River
Principals:Sir Samuel Brown
References:SBR
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, c. 1926
Main Cables:Chain (iron)

Notes:

  • Likely replaced 1926. SBR: Replaced "1926 or 1927". Design by Brown.
Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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