In November 1777, Abraham Darby III began designing and erecting 378 tons of cast iron, to build a bridge in the Shropshire gorge, on the banks of the River Severn. The bridge was completed in ...

The Iron Bridge, a 100-foot crossing that spans the River Severn in Shropshire, was the world’s first cast iron bridge. It was a signal to the world that England’s ability to craft superlative ...

After 1709, Coalbrookdale saw other achievements, such as the first cast-iron bridge - built over the River Severn - and the first cast-iron framed building - built in Shrewsbury.

The village sits on the banks of the River Severn, over which passes the world’s first iron bridge. With high-specification homes available for competitive prices and progressing well ...

Severn Trent Water is celebrating after its river rangers have completed 10,000 visits to waterways across its region ...

During the excavation, the CAS team received assistance from the Severn ... The Old Wye Bridge was built in 1816 and made with stone and cast iron. It stretches across the River Wye and connects ...