Broughton Bridge - 1903 - Salford, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 53° 29.438 W 002° 15.571
30U E 549128 N 5927106
This road bridge is one of many bridges that cross the River Irwell as it meanders through Salford.
Waymark Code: WM11X14
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/01/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wayfrog
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The date is on a large metal plaque embedded in the stone buttress at the end of the bridge.

The bridge carries Great Clowes Street over the river and the plaque has the following form.

Below the coat of arms of Salford County Borough is the following inscription.
COUNTY BOROUGH OF SALFORD
COUNCILLOR
WILLIAMS
CHAIRMAN
BUILDINGS & BRIDGES   
COMMITTEE
BROUGHTON BRIDGE
 RECONSTRUCTED 1903      
ALDERMAN STEPHENS
MAYOR
 
 
 C.S. ALLOTT
& SON
ENGINEERS
Date built or dedicated as indicated on the date stone or plaque.: 1903

Date stone, plaque location.: Stone buttress at end of bridge

Road, body of water, land feature, etc. that the bridge spans.: River Irwell

Website (if available): Not listed

Parking (safe parking location): Not Listed
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