2005/001
3 ft (approx) length of a steel tension tie from the Forth Bridge
c.1888
3 ft (approx) length of a steel tension tie from the upper part of the Forth Bridge (2 No).
This item was loaned to South Ayrshire Council for an exhibition Spanning the Centuries Sir William Arrol’s Legacy in Steel, Stone, and Culture. Roselle House Museum & Galleries, Ayr. February – May 2023.
| Acquisition Number | 2005/001 |
|---|---|
| Item Type | |
| Short Description | Forth Bridge tie bar |
| Manufactured by | |
| Date of Manufacture | c. 1888 |
| Sub-items | None |
| Supporting Items | None |
| Makers Number | None |
| Marks | None |
| Dimensions (mm) | Length: 985. L-section: 65 x 65. Thicknes: 9. |
| Donor | Professor Roland Paxton FMBE PhD DEng FRSE CEng FICE, Edinburgh |
| Date Donated | July 2005 |
| Materials | Steel |
| Condition | Fair: some rust where paint has flaked off |
| Display Location |
