Abutment Collection

Tower Bridge, Middlesex Abutment, West Side Date: circa 1892

Tower Bridge, Masonry Arch over Northern Abutment Date: circa 1892

Tower Bridge, front elevation of Middlesex Abutment Date: circa 1892

Illustration of arch showing voussoir, keystone, crown, intrados, springing point, abutment, and imp

RSR 2 / 6th Battalion, The French Suspension Bridge, Seringapatam 1916
Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Uncat Acc 3284 Vol 1 2/6th Batt/079 1916 Postcard

RSR 2 / 6th Battalion, Shingha River, India 1916
Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Uncat Acc 3284 Vol 1 2/6th Batt/076b 1916 Postcard. On same card as 076a

Yaquina Bay Bridge spanning the Yaquina Bay south of Newport, Oregon, USA

Brownstone Thatches

Bridge Abutment - N. Tyne
The abutment of the bridge which crossed the River North Tyne at Chesters. At this point Hadrians Wall was cut by the river and spanned by an arched wooden bridge

Hadrians Wall - Brunton
A section of Hadrians Wall at Brunton, opposite the fort of Chesters, which is the other side of the North Tyne River. The site has evidence of the Roman bridge abutment

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The Tower Bridge stands tall, with its Middlesex Abutment on the West Side, showcasing a magnificent masonry arch over the Northern Abutment. The front elevation of the Middlesex Abutment reveals intricate details that captivate all who lay eyes upon it. An illustration of an arch provides insight into its construction, highlighting elements such as voussoir, keystone, crown, intrados, springing point, abutment, and imp. Each component plays a crucial role in creating a sturdy and visually stunning structure. Traveling to Anatolia in Turkey takes us to the minaret of El Rizk Mosque and the pillars built by Ortocides for Hasankeyf's bridge over Tigris River in Batman Province. These architectural marvels stand proudly in Southeastern Anatolia Region. Moving across continents to India brings us to RSR 2 / 6th Battalion stationed at the French Suspension Bridge in Seringapatam during 1916. Their presence adds historical significance to this remarkable engineering feat spanning Shingha River. Closer to home in Newport, Oregon USA lies Yaquina Bay Bridge gracefully stretching across Yaquina Bay. Its elegant design serves as a testament to human ingenuity and connects communities on either side of this picturesque bay. As we explore further along Yaquina Bay Bridge's path south of Newport, Oregon USA; brownstone thatches catch our attention while strolling through Park in the Pines. These natural elements blend harmoniously with man-made structures and create a serene environment for visitors. Abutments play an essential role wherever bridges are found - from Tower Bridge's grandeur to Hasankeyf's historic crossing or even modern wonders like Yaquina Bay Bridge.