Aust Severn Powerline Crossing
Eastern pylon at Aust, photographed from the Severn Bridge
Western pylon at Beachley
Aust Severn Powerline Crossing is the longest powerline span in the United Kingdom with a span width of 1,618 m (5,308 ft).[1]
History
The crossing, which spans the River Severn between Aust and Beachley, is part of the National Grid.
Construction
It was built by J. L. Eve Construction (became Eve Group, and is now Babcock Networks) and is situated south of Severn Bridge. It is mounted on two pylons, each 148.75 m (488 ft) tall. The pylon on the Aust side of the River Severn stands on a caisson accessible by a small bridge.
Walkway to the Aust pylon
| Point | Coordinates (links to map & photo sources) |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aust pylon | 51°36′09″N 2°38′00″W / 51.6026°N 2.6332°W | |
| Mid-point | 51°36′21″N 2°38′29″W / 51.60578°N 2.64136°W | |
| Beachley pylon | 51°36′37″N 2°39′11″W / 51.6102°N 2.6531°W |
See also
- List of spans
- Powerline river crossings in the United Kingdom
- Crossings of the River Severn
- Crossings of the River Wye
References
- ↑ "Electricity pylons". GLIAS. Archived from the original on 10 March 2007. Retrieved 2007-04-02.
External links
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Coordinates: 51°36′21″N 2°38′29″W / 51.60578°N 2.64136°W
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