Union Chain Bridge
Union Chain Bridge, Horncliffe, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2XTA first as HODs crosses into Scotland! The Union Chain Bridge spans the River Tweed between Horncliffe in England and Fishwick, in Scotland. It was designed by Captain Samuel Brown RN, who held patents for the design of the chains, although Brown altered the tower and abutments on the suggestion of John Rennie.
With a span of 137 metres, it is the first vehicular bridge of its type in the world. It cost £7,700 to construct and pre-dates the similar Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Menai Bridge. Today it continues to carry traffic, although it is in need of a major refurbishment before its bicentenary in 2020. Join the Friends of the Union Chain Bridge as they explain the significance of this engineering landmark. Just up the hill from the Union Chain Bridge on the English side is the Chain Bridge Honey Farm, where there is situated a permanent exhibition on chain suspension bridges.
Opening Times
- Saturday 13 September: 1100-1500
- Sunday 14 September: 1100-1500
Access
Limited parking on either side of bridge.Additional information
Toilets and refreshments at the nearby Chain Bridge Honey Farm.Directions
Follow signs for and park at Chain Bridge Honey Farm from B6461 (Scotland) or A698 (England). The Union Chain Bridge is nearby.Website
www.berwicktimelines.comunionchainbridge.blogspot.co.uk
Organised by
Friends of the Union Chain BridgeUnion Chain Bridge
Union Chain Bridge, Horncliffe, Berwick upon Tweed,
Northumberland, TD15 2XT
A first as HODs crosses into Scotland! The Union Chain Bridge
spans the River Tweed between Horncliffe in England and Fishwick, in
Scotland.
It was designed by Captain Samuel Brown RN, who held patents for the
design of the chains, although Brown altered the tower and abutments on
the suggestion of John Rennie. With a span of 137 metres, it is the
first vehicular bridge of its type in the world. It cost £7,700 to
construct and pre-dates the similar Clifton Suspension Bridge and the
Menai Bridge. Today it continues to carry traffic, although it is in
need of a major refurbishment before its bicentenary in 2020.
Join the Friends of the Union Chain Bridge as they explain the
significance of this engineering landmark. Just up the hill from the
Union Chain Bridge on the English side is the Chain Bridge Honey Farm,
where there is situated a permanent exhibition on chain suspension
bridges. Union Chain Bridge
Union Chain Bridge, Horncliffe, Berwick upon Tweed,
Northumberland, TD15 2XT
A first as HODs crosses into Scotland! The Union Chain Bridge
spans the River Tweed between Horncliffe in England and Fishwick, in
Scotland.
It was designed by Captain Samuel Brown RN, who held patents for the
design of the chains, although Brown altered the tower and abutments on
the suggestion of John Rennie. With a span of 137 metres, it is the
first vehicular bridge of its type in the world. It cost £7,700 to
construct and pre-dates the similar Clifton Suspension Bridge and the
Menai Bridge. Today it continues to carry traffic, although it is in
need of a major refurbishment before its bicentenary in 2020.
Join the Friends of the Union Chain Bridge as they explain the
significance of this engineering landmark. Just up the hill from the
Union Chain Bridge on the English side is the Chain Bridge Honey Farm,
where there is situated a permanent exhibition on chain suspension
bridges. Opening Times
- Saturday 13 September: 1100-1500
- Sunday 14 September: 1100-1500
Access
Limited parking on either side of bridge.Additional information
Toilets and refreshments at the nearby Chain Bridge Honey Farm.Directions
Follow signs for and park at Chain Bridge Honey Farm from B6461 (Scotland) or A698 (England). The Union Chain Bridge is nearby. Map link.Website
www.berwicktimelines.comunionchainbridge.blogspot.co.uk
Organised by
Friends of the Union Chain BridgeUnion Chain Bridge
Union Chain Bridge, Horncliffe, Berwick upon Tweed,
Northumberland, TD15 2XT
A first as HODs crosses into Scotland! The Union Chain Bridge
spans the River Tweed between Horncliffe in England and Fishwick, in
Scotland.
It was designed by Captain Samuel Brown RN, who held patents for the
design of the chains, although Brown altered the tower and abutments on
the suggestion of John Rennie. With a span of 137 metres, it is the
first vehicular bridge of its type in the world. It cost £7,700 to
construct and pre-dates the similar Clifton Suspension Bridge and the
Menai Bridge. Today it continues to carry traffic, although it is in
need of a major refurbishment before its bicentenary in 2020.
Join the Friends of the Union Chain Bridge as they explain the
significance of this engineering landmark. Just up the hill from the
Union Chain Bridge on the English side is the Chain Bridge Honey Farm,
where there is situated a permanent exhibition on chain suspension
bridges. Opening Times
- Saturday 13 September: 1100-1500
- Sunday 14 September: 1100-1500
Access
Limited parking on either side of bridge.Additional information
Toilets and refreshments at the nearby Chain Bridge Honey Farm.Directions
Follow signs for and park at Chain Bridge Honey Farm from B6461 (Scotland) or A698 (England). The Union Chain Bridge is nearby. Map link.Website
www.berwicktimelines.comunionchainbridge.blogspot.co.uk
Organised by
Friends of the Union Chain BridgeUnion Chain Bridge
Union Chain Bridge, Horncliffe, Berwick upon Tweed,
Northumberland, TD15 2XT
A first as HODs crosses into Scotland! The Union Chain Bridge
spans the River Tweed between Horncliffe in England and Fishwick, in
Scotland.
It was designed by Captain Samuel Brown RN, who held patents for the
design of the chains, although Brown altered the tower and abutments on
the suggestion of John Rennie. With a span of 137 metres, it is the
first vehicular bridge of its type in the world. It cost £7,700 to
construct and pre-dates the similar Clifton Suspension Bridge and the
Menai Bridge. Today it continues to carry traffic, although it is in
need of a major refurbishment before its bicentenary in 2020.
Join the Friends of the Union Chain Bridge as they explain the
significance of this engineering landmark. Just up the hill from the
Union Chain Bridge on the English side is the Chain Bridge Honey Farm,
where there is situated a permanent exhibition on chain suspension
bridges. Opening Times
- Saturday 13 September: 1100-1500
- Sunday 14 September: 1100-1500
Access
Limited parking on either side of bridge.Additional information
Toilets and refreshments at the nearby Chain Bridge Honey Farm.Directions
Follow signs for and park at Chain Bridge Honey Farm from B6461 (Scotland) or A698 (England). The Union Chain Bridge is nearby. Map link.Website
www.berwicktimelines.comunionchainbridge.blogspot.co.uk
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