Bascule Bridge, Swansea
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Bascule Bridge, Swansea by Steve Barnes as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Steve Barnes Taken: 13 Aug 2016
This historic bridge as seen from the River Tawe is one of the few surviving relics of the area's rich copper heritage. It had a water-powered lever system enabling a section of the bridge to be lifted to allow sailing ships to pass through. It is due to be restored for cyclists and pedestrians to use.
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