What is recorded here
This stone commemorative plaque records: 1838 The Sounding Arch I. K. Brunel designed this bridge the brick arches are the widest and flattest in the world. Each span is 128 feet with a rise of only 24 feet
Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a renowned British engineer, designed The Sounding Arch in 1838; it is notable for having the widest and flattest brick arches in the world, showcasing Brunel's innovative engineering skills.
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