Forth Bridge - Wikipedia
WEBThe Forth Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge across the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland, 9 miles (14 kilometres) west of central Edinburgh. Completed in 1890, it is considered a symbol of Scotland (having been voted Scotland's greatest man-made wonder in 2016), and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site . [3]
Forth Bridge | Scotland, Length, Type, Historical ...
WEBMar 19, 2024 · Forth Bridge, railway bridge over the Firth of Forth, the estuary of the River Forth in Scotland. It was one of the first cantilever bridges and for several years was the world’s longest span. It was designed and built by Benjamin Baker and opened in 1890.
The Forth Bridge - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBJul 5, 2015 · Outstanding Universal Value. Brief synthesis. The Forth Bridge, which spans the estuary (Firth) of the River Forth in eastern Scotland to link Fife to Edinburgh by railway, was the world’s earliest great multispan cantilever bridge, …
The Forth Bridges
WEBThe Forth Bridges, connecting Fife & Edinburgh since 1890, 1964 & 2017. Official website for the Queensferry Crossing, the Forth Road Bridge and the Forth Bridge - Scotland's famous three bridges spanning three centuries.
Forth Bridge: Facts, figures and photos - BBC News
WEBJul 6, 2015 · Seventy one workers are known to have been killed during construction. ALAMY. Spanning 1.5 miles (2,529m), weighing 53,000 tonnes and containing 6.5m rivets, the bridge, now operated by Network...
Forth Bridge History
WEBThe Forth Bridge has a rich and well-documented history. Find out about its origins as an ancient ferry crossing, construction, restoration and more.
Forth Bridge Facts & Figures
WEBThe Forth Bridge first opened in 1890; The overall length of the Forth Bridge is 2,467 metres; The main structure (portal to portal) measures 1,630 metres; The highest point of the Forth Bridge stands 110 metres above high water and 137 metres above its foundations; 53,000 tonnes of steel and 6.5 million rivets were used to construct the …
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