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The Menai Suspension Bridge (Welsh: Pont y Borth or Pont Grog y Borth) is a suspension bridge spanning the Menai Strait between the island of Anglesey and the mainland of Wales. Designed by Thomas Telford and completed in 1826, it was the world's first major suspension bridge. [ 1 ]
Menai Bridge, suspension bridge spanning the Menai Strait from Bangor, Wales, to the Isle of Anglesey, a distance of 176 meters (580 feet). Designed and built (1819–26) by Thomas Telford, it was the first important modern suspension bridge.
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Menai Bridge. Situated on the banks of the Menai Strait, Menai Bridge’s two impressive bridges provide Anglesey’s physical links with the mainland. Thomas Telford’s Menai Suspension bridge (Pont Menai), Opened in 1826.
The Menai Heritage Bridges Exhibition celebrates the Menai Suspension Bridge, built by Thomas Telford, and the Britannia Bridge, built by Robert Stephenson. Description and attractions [ edit ]
May 12, 2018 · Historic Suspension Bridge in Menai Bridge (Porthaethwy) (Y Borth) and Bangor Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn), Wales (Cymru) and Gwynedd, Wales (Cymru). The Menai Bridge is one of the most famous eyebar chain suspension bridges in the UK, and it has a combination of 1826 and and 1940 materials.
Completed on 30 January 1826, the Menai Bridge was a triumph of civil engineering – the biggest suspension bridge in the world at the time. Sixteen huge chains held up 579 feet of deck, allowing 100 feet of clear space beneath.
Menai Bridge, a historic town in Anglesey, Wales, is renowned for its iconic suspension bridge spanning the Menai Strait. With its charming shops, natural beauty, and cultural heritage, it offers a delightful destination for visitors seeking a unique blend of history and scenic landscapes.
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