Severn Bridge Junction (Shrewsbury)

United Kingdom / England / Shrewsbury

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Europe's largest mechanical interlocking tower and and now the largest in the world with a total frame size of 180 levers. Formerly, Spencer Street No1 in Melbourne, Australia was larger with 191, but was closed in 2008. Tower is a massive 3 story structure to house a level for the track circuit relay room.

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Coordinates: 52°42'31"N 2°44'45"W

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Shrewsbury School 1.4 km
Springfield Estate 2 km
Meole Brace 2.4 km
Heath Farm 2.7 km
Alkmund Park Wood 3.1 km
Berwick Park 3.1 km
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital 3.2 km
Gains Park 4.2 km
Battle of Shrewsbury, 1403 4.7 km

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