Plaque

Norway cut swing bridge

Inscription

Norway cut swing bridge
This footbridge, with its granite paving, formerly stood across the entrance lock to South Dock and dates from about the time of its reconstruction by the Commercial Dock Co. in the 1850s. It was moved here in 1986.

Site: Norway cut swing bridge (1 memorial)

SE16, Greenland dock - north side

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Norway cut swing bridge

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Surrey Docks

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London Docklands Development Corporation

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