Union Suspension Bridge
This is an image set within the Bridgemeister collection.
| Bridge: | Union Suspension Bridge |
| Location: | Horncliffe, Berwick-upon-Tweed vicinity, England and Fishwick, Scotland, United Kingdom - River Tweed |
| Coordinates and Maps: | See related inventory record(s). |
| Image Set Contributor: | Dave Cooper |
| Date of Images: | 2009 |
| Related Suspension Bridge Inventory: | 1820 Union - Horncliffe, Berwick-upon-Tweed vicinity, England and Fishwick, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Related Image Lists: | All from Dave Cooper All in United Kingdom All Vehicular Suspension Bridges |
| Credit: | All photos by Dave Cooper. Please do not reuse without permission. |
Dave's comments accompany the photos below.
"Bridge from the England side. The tower shown is in Scotland."
"Bridge from the England side. The tower shown is in Scotland."
"Tower in the English side. The tower is built into a rock face."
"Plaque on the English tower."
"View looking from England to Scotland."
"Note retrofitted cable above the chains."
"Chain detail."
"View through the Scottish tower."
"Chain & cable anchor on the Scottish bank of the river."
"Anchors and tower on the English side of the river."
"Tractor and trailer crossed the bridge just after I put my camera away."
"One of four repaired chain joints. A little out of focus but you can see the cotter pins and the retaining keys."
