Galton Bridge

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Galton Bridge and the modern Galton Tunnel
Galton Bridge and the modern Galton Tunnel
One of several light fittings on the bridge
One of several light fittings on the bridge
Drawing from Atlas to the Life of Thomas Telford, Civil Engineer containing eighty-three copper plates, illustrative of his professional labours, 1838
Drawing from Atlas to the Life of Thomas Telford, Civil Engineer containing eighty-three copper plates, illustrative of his professional labours, 1838

Galton Bridge (grid reference SP015894) is a canal bridge in Smethwick, West Midlands, England built by Thomas Telford in 1829. It spans Telford's Birmingham Canal Navigations New Main Line carrying Roebuck Lane. When it was constructed, its single span of 151 feet (46 metres) was the highest in the world (the Menai bridge was longest). Originally a road bridge it is now restricted to pedestrians. It is a Grade I listed building.

It is similar to Holt Bridge, Telford's Grade II listed bridge over the River Severn at Holt in Worcestershire and was named after Samuel Galton, a member of the Lunar Society. It was cast by Horseley Ironworks.

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Coordinates: 52°30′07″N 1°58′46″W / 52.5020, -1.9794

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