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Aust Severn Powerline Crossing is the longest powerline span in the United Kingdom with a span width of 1,618 m (5,308 ft).
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History
The crossing, which spans the River Severn between Aust and Beachley, is part of the National Grid.
Construction
It was built by J. L. Eve Construction (became Eve Group, and is now Babcock Networks) and is situated south of Severn Bridge. It is mounted on two pylons, each 148.75 m (488 ft) tall. The pylon on the Aust side of the River Severn stands on a caisson accessible by a small bridge.
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Aust Severn Powerline Crossing Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA