Aldford Iron Bridge, Grade I listed iron arch bridge in Aldford, England
Aldford Iron Bridge is an iron arch bridge spanning the River Dee with a single 50-meter arch. The structure features yellow sandstone abutments supporting the span and cast iron railings running along the top.
Thomas Telford designed this iron bridge in 1824 for the 1st Marquis of Westminster during the Industrial Revolution. The project demonstrated how engineering advances were shifting from traditional stone construction methods to innovative metal frameworks.
The bridge represents the transition from traditional stone construction to iron engineering, demonstrating the technological capabilities of early nineteenth-century British craftsmen.
The bridge is accessible via local roads connecting Aldford village to the surrounding area. You can cross it freely without any toll charges.
The bridge features unusual double gates at its crown, a rare detail from its construction period. It also forms part of the Marches Way long-distance walking route that winds through the region.
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