The Iron Bridge is a Grade I listed building in the Telford and Wrekin local planning authority area, England. First listed on 8 April 1983. A 1778 Bridge. 2 related planning applications.
The Iron Bridge
- WRENN ID
- upper-vestry-ash
- Grade
- I
- Local Planning Authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 8 April 1983
- Type
- Bridge
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The Iron Bridge, built in 1778, represents a groundbreaking achievement as the world’s first bridge constructed from cold-blast iron. Abraham Darby III designed it, and the iron components were cast at Coalbrookdale. The structure now serves as a footbridge only. The roadway is raised on both sides, culminating in a central span of approximately 100 feet. It features a semicircular arch, composed of two concentric arch-rings interconnected by a delicate filigree of members. Each spandrel contains a circular and an ogee-arched panel. Two subsidiary arches are present on the south bank. A thin iron parapet with railings runs along the bridge. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
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- Full EPC report — heating system, energy costs, size, glazing, construction etc.
- Sale history — 4 transactions since 2021
- Related listed building consents — 2 applications
- Detailed attributes — period, style, materials, features
- Flood risk assessment
- Radon risk assessment
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