Aust Severn Powerline Crossing
- Aust Severn Powerline Crossing
Aust Severn Powerline Crossing is the longest powerline span in the UK with a span width of 1,618 m (5,308 ft). [cite web | title=Electricity pylons | url=http://www.glias.org.uk/news/204news.html#B | publisher=GLIAS | accessdate=2007-04-02] Aust Severn Powerline Crossing, which crosses the River Severn, is part of the National Grid. It was built by J L Eve & Co and is situated south of Severn Bridge at Aust. It is mounted on two pylons, each 148.75 m (488 ft) tall. The pylon on the English side of the River Severn stands on a caisson accessible by a small bridge.
There is also a tunnel crossing for the 'Supergrid' at this point
ee also
* List of spans
References
External links
* [http://www.brantacan.co.uk/Severn4X.jpgA closeup picture of one of the pylons]
* [http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?b61478 Diagram of pylon on English side]
* [http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?b61479 Diagram of pylon on Welsh side]
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