Union Chain Bridge is a vehicular suspension bridge in Berwick-upon-Tweed, England. It was built in 1820 and connects the town to Coldstream in Scotland. The bridge is 137 m long and 18 m high. It was designed by Samuel Brown, a British engineer who also designed the Menai Suspension Bridge in Wales.


The Union Chain Bridge was the longest wrought iron suspension bridge in the world when it was built. It was also the first vehicular bridge of its type in the United Kingdom. The bridge was built to improve transportation between England and Scotland and to commemorate the Act of Union between the two countries.


The bridge is a Grade I listed building in England and a Category A listed building in Scotland. It is an important example of early suspension bridge engineering and is a popular tourist destination. The bridge has a weight limit of 2 tons and only permits one car at a time. It is also closed to pedestrians.


The Union Chain Bridge is a popular tourist destination and is a reminder of the important role that bridges play in connecting people and communities.

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