Gaol Ferry Bridge - Bristol, England
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N 51° 26.752 W 002° 35.967
30U E 527836 N 5699484
A pedestrian suspension bridge crossing River Avon in Bristol, built in 1934-5.
Waymark Code: WM10126
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/06/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
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Gaol Ferry Bridge was built in 1935, over the New Cut of the River Avon (work started on creating the diversion in 1804). The bridge replaced the Wapping Gaol Ferry which took passengers across the river for half a penny, 10,000 passengers a week. The bridge was built by David Rowell and Company.

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It is a hanging suspension bridge, built of steel. Its total length is 46 metres.

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Usage: Bicycle

Length: 46 m / 190 ft

Date Completed: Not listed

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