Tamworth Bridge, Peel River, 1885
Scope and Contents
257 x 208 mm. Information given states '2 spans of 60 feet each, laminated arches, 3 approach spans, total length 210 feet'. A view from the river bank showing the bridge, with 2 laminated arches and wooden supporting piers. Wooden laminated arches were a development used in the railway bridges from the early 1860s and consisted of curved sections of timber bolted together.
Dates
- Creation: 1885
Creator
- From the Fonds: Bennett, William Christopher, 1824 - 1899 (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Poor condition, fading at one edge, and some staining.
General
SG.
Date information
DateText: The date is approximate..
Finding aid date
2003-07-24 10:44:17+00:00
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