The Iron Bridge, built by Abraham Darby III. The first bridge in the world to be made from cast iron.

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The world's first bridge constructed from cast iron. Built by Abraham Darby III in 1779 and was officially opened in 1781.

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Location: Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire, England, UK
Photo credit: © Mark Hodgson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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