Episode 3 of 5
Span revised in July 1777
- When
- July 1777
- Where
- Ironbridge Gorge crossing of the River Severn
- Part of
- Erection of the Iron Bridge
In July 1777 the bridge's span was decreased to 90 feet, then increased to 100 feet 6 inches, possibly for a towpath.
In July 1777 the span of the bridge was decreased to 90 feet (27 m), and then increased again to 100 feet 6 inches (30.6 m), possibly in order to accommodate a towpath. Pritchard died on 21 December 1777, only a month after work had begun, having been ill for over a year.
Sources
- The Iron Bridge Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
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