Abraham Darby
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Abraham Darby III | |||
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Iron Bridge | |||
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Born: | 1750 | ||
Died: | 1789 | ||
Operated: | Shropshire | ||
Abraham Darby III is not a renowned engineer or road builder, but he was responsible for the World's first ever Cast Iron arch Bridge, a major game-changer in the history of bridge building, which led to a vast multiplication of such structures over the next 50 years.
List of Crossings
Crossing | On Road | Opening Date |
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Iron Bridge | B4377 |
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