Roving bridge at Aston lock no. 1
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Roving bridge at Aston lock no. 1
Image: © Andrew Abbott Taken: 15 Sep 2022
Grade II listed. Listing number 1343098. Dated 1828 cast iron Horseley Ironworks roving bridge over the head of No 1 Aston Lock giving access to Digbeth branch canal. Elliptical arch, cast in 2 sections with bolted central clasping stanchions x pattern pierced balustrade with quatrefoil band below handrail. Bolted cast deck panels. Stone dressed brick swept abutments.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.490311
Longitude
-1.888616