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Forth Bridge, West Lothian / Fife

The Forth Bridge is an iconic cantilever railway bridge crossing the Firth of Forth between West Lothian and Fife. It was opened on 4 March 1890 and spans a total length of 8,296ft. Until 1917, the Forth Bridge had the longest single cantilever bridge span in the world. It is within the council areas of Fife and City of Edinburgh.
Historic Environment Scotland Category A Listed LB9977.

Place Type: Historic Bridge
Historic County: West Lothian / Fife
Lat, Long: 55.998399,-3.3875986
Grid Reference: NT 1355 7925
Civil Parish: Dalmeny CP
Council Area: Fife CA
Police Area: Scotland (Fife) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 320689
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Forth_Bridge,_West_Lothian_320689

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