Severn Railway Bridge, Railway bridge in Lydney, England
The Severn Railway Bridge connected Lydney to Sharpness across the River Severn with twenty-two spans and a total length of 4,162 feet.
The bridge opened in 1879 to transport coal from Forest of Dean to Sharpness docks, utilizing 6,800 tons of iron in its construction.
The opening ceremony gathered 400 people who traveled in special carriages, marking a significant advancement in regional transportation infrastructure.
The structure reduced the Bristol to Cardiff journey distance by 30 miles until its closure following the 1960 tanker collision.
The bridge materials found new life after demolition, with iron girders repurposed for constructing a road viaduct in Chile.
GPS coordinates: 51.73267,-2.47400
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:12
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2.3 km
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3.3 km
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