Chain Bridge, Footbridge across River Dee in Berwyn, Wales
The Chain Bridge spans 449 feet over the River Dee, connecting the Berwyn railway station area to the Chain Bridge Hotel through a suspended pathway.
The first structure on this site was built between 1814 and 1818 by Exuperius Pickering to transport coal, lime, and stone to Telford's London-Holyhead road.
The bridge represents early 19th-century engineering methods, utilizing iron chains for suspension, which influenced the development of bridge construction throughout Britain.
Located near the Berwyn railway station, the footbridge provides access between the station and the Chain Bridge Hotel while offering views of the River Dee.
The current structure incorporates chains from the original 1814 bridge, making it one of the earliest examples of chain bridge engineering still in partial use.
GPS coordinates: 52.98041,-3.19479
Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:00
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