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A bridge was needed over the Severn in Coalbrookdale to replace the dangerous ferry boat. This bridge was thus begun in 1777 by Thomas Pritchard, and was the first bridge in the world to be built from iron. It was inaugurated on 1 January 1781. The great lightness of its grand arches makes it a very elegant structure.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide514 m - Ironbridge TF8 7NH
- The Green Guide1.39 Km - A4169, Telford TF87
- The Green Guide1.56 Km - A4169, Telford TF87
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Where to sleepnearby
- From £72Bridge View Guest House56 m - 10 Tontine Hill, Ironbridge, Ironbridge TF8 7AL
- From £110Bridgeside Rooms60 m - 12 Tontine Hill Ironbridge, Ironbridge TF8 7AL
- From £53Bridge View Cottage195 m - Telford TF8 7JR
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Where to eatnearby
- Telford HotelAround£562.64 Km - Great Hay Drive, Sutton Hill, Telford TF7 4DT
- Cardamom KitchenAround£257.7 Km - 105 Holyhead Road, Telford TF1 5DJ
- Toby Carvery - TelfordAround£2510.3 Km - Shawbirch Cross Roads, Telford TF1 3LZ
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