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The Chain Bridge is a footbridge over the River Dee at Berwyn, Llangollen, Denbighshire, north Wales. Is owned by Llangollen Town Council and a pathway from Berwyn railway station , now part of the Llangollen Railway , leads under a subway and down to the bridge and to the Chain Bridge Hotel on the other side.
The Chain Bridge crosses the River Dee at Llantysilio, linking Telford’s work on the canal with his road to Holyhead. It was built by Exuperius Pickering Senior in 1817. He wanted exclusive access to the canal to transport coal, limestone and iron bars to the west without paying the tolls in Llangollen.
Built in 1817 by local entrepreneur Exuperiur Pickering to transport coal and limestone to the A5 and the upper Dee valley, the bridge provided a strong link between the Llangollen railway and the canal and is a perfect way to cross the River Dee.
The The Chainbridge Hotel, nestles in one of the most picturesque localities in Wales. In a valley of serene and natural beauty shielded by the Berwyn and Eglwysig mountains.
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Jan 24, 2019 · This old chain bridge over the river dee allows you to travers the river. it is only a passenger bridge and is a relic of olden times.
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Crosses the River Dee at Berwyn, west of Llangollen. This is a chain-type suspension bridge connecting the Chainbridge Hotel with Berwyn Station on the Llangollen Railway. The first bridge was of unusual design, having wrought chains which supported the deck from underneath.
The 'Chain Bridge' over the River Dee at Berwyn Denbighshire North Wales, at left are the modern extensions to the 'Chain Bridge Hotel' hiding the original building of 1827. There had been a bridge at this location since 1817, the first one fell into disrepair and was rebuilt in 1870 to the same design and lasted until 1928 when floods swept ...
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