Rollers on riverside face of Railway Bridge abutment
Introduction
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Rollers on riverside face of Railway Bridge abutment
Image: © Sean Davis Taken: 9 Nov 2012
The grey cylindrical object on the centre right is classified as a grade 2 listed building. There are three of these. They are early 19th century attached to the lower part of the buttresses of Staines Railway Bridge, on the towpath, to prevent the towropes of the barges from fraying and damage to the buttresses by wear. They were also be used as a gentle friction braking system if required.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.430777
Longitude
-0.510642