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The Iron Bridge is a cast iron arch bridge that crosses the River Severn in Shropshire, England. Opened in 1781, it was the first major bridge in the world to be made of cast iron. Its success inspired the widespread use of cast iron as a structural material, and today the bridge is celebrated as a symbol of the Industrial Revolution.
The Iron Bridge. The world's first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn at Coalbrookdale in 1779. This now world-famous industrial monument gave its name to the Town that grew around it and to the spectacular wooded gorge that was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
The Iron Bridge's story began in the early 18th century, in the nearby village of Coalbrookdale. Abraham Darby pioneered the smelting of iron using coke, a process that was a catalyst for the Industrial Revolution.
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Nestled in a spectacular wooded gorge stands a monument to British industry – the world’s first iron bridge. Crossing the River Severn, it was completed in 1779 and opened to traffic in 1781. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986 and remains an iconic feature of Britain’s industrial past.
With its magnificent iron arch, intricate detailing and ingenious engineering, the Iron Bridge is a celebrated symbol of the Industrial Revolution. Conservation work has started on the Iron Bridge to restore this historic icon, but how much do you know about the bridge?
Ironbridge, structure that is generally considered the first cast iron bridge, spanning the River Severn at Ironbridge, near Coalbrookdale, in Shropshire, England. The bridge was erected by Abraham Darby in 1777–79. It is now a British national monument and is still used for pedestrian traffic.
