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When Brunel rebuilt the entrance locks of the Cumberland Basin in Bristol Harbour, between 1848 and 1849, he also constructed a number of swinging bridges – Brunel's first moving bridges. [8] These were of centre-pivot construction, but were highly asymmetrical, the outboard side being nearly three times longer than the landward, balanced by ...
When Brunel rebuilt the entrance locks of the Cumberland Basin in Bristol Harbour, between 1848 and 1849, he also constructed a 'swivel bridge' – Brunel's first moving bridge. [10] This was of centre-pivot construction, but were highly asymmetrical, the outboard side being nearly three times longer than the landward, balanced by a large cast ...
Since the original walk, three new bridges have been constructed (Brock's Bridge, St Philip's Footbride, Bathhurst Basin Bridge West), leading to the present number of 45 bridges. As a result a circular walk has become possible and the length of the walk has shortened slightly to approximately 30 miles (48 km). [ 1 ]
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The length of the cut is approximately 1.8 miles (2.9 km) and with the addition of short sections of the original course of the river Avon at either end, connecting Netham weir and Totterdown basin, and the Underfall sluices to the mouth of the Entrance lock at Cumberland Basin, the overall watercourse length is 3.2 miles (5.1 km). No ships ...
During repairs, bridge openings for marine traffic will be limited to 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Vessel traffic will be unrestricted between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m., the release said. Show ...
This is a route-map template for the New Cut, Bristol, a UK waterway.. For a key to symbols, see {{waterways legend}}.; For information on using this template, see Template:Routemap.
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