Galton Bridge

Galton Bridge

Galton Bridge (gbmapping|SP015894) is a canal bridge in Smethwick, West Midlands, England built by Thomas Telford in 1829. It spans Telford's Birmingham Canal Navigations New Main Line carrying Roebuck Lane. When it was constructed, its single span of 151 feet (46 metres) was the highest in the world (the Menai bridge was longest). Originally a road bridge it is now restricted to pedestrians. It is a Grade I listed building.

It is similar to Holt Bridge, Telford's Grade II listed bridge over the River Severn at Holt in Worcestershire and was named after Samuel Galton, a member of the Lunar Society. It was cast by Horseley Ironworks.

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* [http://www.starling101.btinternet.co.uk/canals/galton.htm Photographs of the bridge today]
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* [http://www.laws.sandwell.gov.uk/ccm/content/urbanform/planninganddevelopment/historicenvironment/listedbuildingslists/galton-bridge-birmingham-canal.en Entry on Sandwell listed building register]
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