What is recorded here
This red commemorative plaque records: Bridgnorth Cliff Railway Designed and opened in 1892 by George Croydon Marks, Hydraulic Engineer. Water-balance powered until 1944 and since by electricity. For further information visit www.transportheritage.com Recorded plaque organisation: Transport Trust.
George Croydon Marks designed the Bridgnorth Cliff Railway in 1892, a notable example of his work as a hydraulic engineer; it was one of the first water-balanced funicular railways in Britain and remains operational, showcasing Victorian engineering innovation.
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Upper Station of Cliff RailwayListed building · 16 yd
30-32, East Castle StreetListed building · 45 yd
Lavington's HoleHeritage attraction · 144 yd
Statue on the quaysideMonument or public art · 151 yd
Bridgnorth CastleScheduled monument · 288 yd
Panpudding HillMountain / peak · 631 yd
The HermitageScheduled monument · 1258 yd
High RockViewpoint · 1303 yd
Old Milepost by the A442, north of Fort Pendlestone, Worfield parishMonument or public art · 1.2 mi
Stanmore Country ParkWood · 1.7 mi
Waterfall at Upper ForgeWaterfall · 2.1 mi
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Photo: Simon Harriyott · CC BY 2.0