Britannia Iron Works Entrance Arch - Kempston Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK
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Dragontree
N 52° 07.798 W 000° 28.350
30U E 672997 N 5778506
The attractive entrance arch to the old Britannia Iron Works has been preserved.
Waymark Code: WM5E5W
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/26/2008
Views: 10
Beyond the arch now lies a new housing development but there used to be a vast iron and steel works on the site. In 1864 General Garibaldi visited the site please see
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An illustration of the Iron Works can be found here visit link
The arch is decorated with a weathervane, clock tower and two lodges.
Type: Gateway
Subtype: Municipal/Regional Entrance
Location: Britannia Iron Works
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