Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site

Official name

Ironbridge Gorge | UNESCO

Country

United Kingdom | Map

Continent

Europe

Location

Shropshire, England
52.6263° Lat, -2.4727° Lon | Map

Code

371

Time Zone

Europe/London (BST, +0100)

Current Time

Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 1986. Ironbridge is known throughout the world as the symbol of the Industrial Revolution. It contains all the elements of progress that contributed to the rapid development of this industrial region in the 18th century, from the mines themselves to the railway lines. Nearby, the blast furnace of Coalbrookdale, built in 1708, is a reminder of the discovery of coke. The bridge at Ironbridge, the world's first bridge constructed of iron, had a considerable influence on developments in the fields of technology and architecture.