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- A road bridge crossing the Menai Straits between Anglesey and mainland Wales, designed by Thomas Telford. Construction began in 1819 and the bridge opened in 1826. The longest span is 176m/577ft and the overall length is 417m/1363ft. The original wooden deck was replaced with a steel deck in 1893 and the wrought iron chains were replaced with steel ones in 1938.
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- Access point created by volunteer Bridget Andrews, July 2022.
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Menai Suspension Bridge, Wales
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Menai Suspension Bridge, Wales
- UF Menai Bridge