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Longdon-on-Tern Aqueduct Longdon upon Tern, Telford TF6 6LJ

Longdon-on-Tern Aqueduct

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Longdon-on-Tern Aqueduct Longdon upon Tern, Telford TF6 6LJ

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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Dennis Athersmith
16.03.2024
Longdon-on-Tern Aqueduct
Visited from afar. I think there may be access over the fields via right of way footpaths BUT no signs, so I couldn't visit properly as I may have been trespassing. The need for some form of signs etc is needed. Shame......
Steve Williams
14.03.2024
Longdon-on-Tern Aqueduct
Beautiful little village.Spoilt by the big car transporter lorries thundering through.Home of the first ever Cast Iron Aquaduct in the world.Built by Thomas Telford.An experimental exercise to prove the principles for the upcoming Pontcysyllty stream in the sky Llangollen Canal Aquaduct.
Paul Snook
21.02.2024
Longdon-on-Tern Aqueduct
This noteworthy engineering feet was achieved in the 1790's. Thomas Telford one of the worlds most celebrated Engineers designed and supervised the construction of this viaduct for canal boats which crosses over the River Tern at Longdon. The viaduct is no longer in use, however the cast iron steel segments which make up the base and side walls of are still intact, they were bolted together and their joints were sealed with tar all of which was produced during the industrial revolution at the nearby Iron Bridge Gorge. The bridge can be accessed from a layby on the B5063 by a short walk through farmers fields; park up and enjoy a walkabout.
Sam Antha
12.02.2024
Longdon-on-Tern Aqueduct
Nothing really to see, no walk way to the actual bridge, and very overgrown. Good to walking your dog though up there but no waste bin.
Thomas Telford
11.02.2024
Longdon-on-Tern Aqueduct
The oldest surviving cast iron aqueduct in the world and the best part of visiting is you can walk in the trough because the canal was demolished years ago. Thank god this structure survived! There's a free car park in the form of a layby and you need to cross a field in order to reach the aqueduct. The sign at the road will tell you where to go.
Bryan Nightingale
07.02.2024
Longdon-on-Tern Aqueduct
Amazingly low key for such a significant historic structure. Huge bull in the field which made Sue my wife nervous. (only terrified me! Drum the Lab on a short lease) Nice drive around the local villages still very much functional rural places based on local agriculture.
Creation In Motion
25.01.2024
Longdon-on-Tern Aqueduct
Loved it here. Well worth a visit
Andrew RG
24.01.2024
Longdon-on-Tern Aqueduct
Lovely historic structure build by Thomas Telford
Robin Huxley
17.01.2024
Longdon-on-Tern Aqueduct
A near-lost piece of incredible history - Thomas Telford's first ever iron aquaduct - it's a shame there isn't more information at the site but definitely worth a visit.There is roadside parking just a short walk from it so easy to get to and no costs or anything associated with it.
Przemek Dolowy
20.12.2023
Longdon-on-Tern Aqueduct
Worth seeing for those interested in history of civil engineering. The trough of the aqueduct is a model for the Pontcysyllte aqueduct, and you can actually walk in the trough to see how it is built.You can park in a layby next to the entrance to the path (space for some 3 cars) or visit The Tayleurs Arms in Longdon with ample parking just a few hundred yards down the road from the entrance.No wheelchair access due to narrow gates, but the aqueduct is well visible from the road with pretty solid tarmac footpath.

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