Iron Bridge
The world's first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn here in 1779 by Abraham Darby III. Costing over £6000, the bridge was cast in his Coalbrookdale foundry, using 378 tons of iron.
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| Hodge Bower, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7JP |
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| We've also noticed this venue referred to as: Iron Bridge and Tollhouse |