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.
| 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°WCoordinates: 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 |
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[edit] References
- ^ "Electricity pylons". GLIAS. http://www.glias.org.uk/news/204news.html#B. Retrieved 2007-04-02.
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