Restoration of the 1824 Wissekerke Iron Suspension Footbridge: Construction Details Revealed

The wrought iron suspension footbridge, built in 1824 at the Wissekerke Castle in Kruibeke (Belgium) is the oldest surviving chain footbridge in continental Europe. As the footbridge shifted from private to public use, the condition of the footbridge was surveyed and assessed. During restoration wor...

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Published in:International journal of architectural heritage 2015-10, Vol.9 (7), p.745-759
Main Authors: Wouters, Ine, de Bouw, Michael, Verdonck, Ann
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Iron
Joints
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suspension bridge
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