Aust Severn Powerline Crossing
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Eastern pylon at Aust, photographed from the Severn Bridge
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] The crossing, which spans the River Severn between Aust and Beachley, is part of the National Grid. It was built by J L Eve & Co 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.
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| Beachley pylon | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
See also
- List of spans
- Powerline river crossings in the United Kingdom
- Crossings of the River Severn
- Crossings of the River Wye
References
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External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Severn powerline crossing. |
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