Conwy Suspension Bridge & Toll House, Conwy, Wales
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Meirion
N 53° 16.831 W 003° 49.427
30U E 445075 N 5903793
Telford's suspension bridge over Afon Conwy, Conwy.
Waymark Code: WM213B
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/18/2007
Views: 22
The engineer Thomas Telford built this bridge in 1826 as part of his commission to improve the condition on the Chester to Bangor road. The bridge retains most of the original features; including the original chains and one of the original Telford style sunburst gates. The bridge was built in a mock castle-style to complement the Castle. In 1958 the building of the new road bridge led to its closure and demolition was a real possibility. A campaign led to the council setting up a fund allowing the bridge to be acquired and preserved by the National Trust in 1965.
The address of property, including Postcode.:
Conwy Suspension Bridge
Conwy
LL32 8LD
The charges to visitors and opening hours.:
£1, child 50p, family £3 (8/2007)
Opening times: 31 Mar–4 Nov 07
7 Days a week 11:00 - 17:00
Web page: [Web Link]
National Trust member: no
Parking place (optional): Not Listed
References: Not listed
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