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Foundation Stone Laid

When
22 July 1871
Where
Tay Bridge site
Part of
Foundation stone of the first Tay Bridge laid

The foundation stone for the first Tay Bridge was laid in Dundee on 22 July 1871, marking the start of construction.

Following the 1870 Act, the foundation stone was laid on 22 July 1871. Construction began under Thomas Bouch's design, though challenges with deep bedrock emerged by December 1873, necessitating contract changes and design adjustments.

Sources

  1. Tay Bridge Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-22
  2. Thomas Bouch Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-05

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