Waterloo Bridge - Betws Y Coed, Conwy, North Wales, UK
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Dragontree
N 53° 05.121 W 003° 47.693
30U E 446760 N 5882060
An old iron bridge at the entrance to the town of Betws Y Coed.
Waymark Code: WM410W
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/21/2008
Views: 42
Thomas Telford's iron Waterloo Bridge built in 1815, which carries the A5 across the River Conwy, bears the cast iron inscription "This arch was constructed in the same year the battle of Waterloo was fought".
The bridge is a very busy area where the A5 and A470 meet but there is parking available in a layby slightly to the north on the A470.
Length of bridge: 50m
Height of bridge: 15m
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor Vehicles, Pedestrians etc
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River Conwy
Date constructed: 1815
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: A5
Location:
Betws Y Coed
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