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Nestled in a spectacular wooded gorge stands a monument to British industry – the world’s first iron bridge. Crossing the River Severn, it was completed in 1779 and opened to traffic in 1801. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986 and remains an iconic feature of Britain’s industrial past.