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The swing bridge of Arquennes

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The swing bridge of Arquennes

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    Location: Seneffe, Charleroi, Hainaut, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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    September 7, 2020

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    The Arquennes swing bridge is a curiosity in its own right. It is a metal structure dating from 1832, which includes a pedestrian bridge and a cart bridge. The bridge, …
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    March 2, 2023

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    The swing bridges swiveled and aligned in the direction of the canal to allow free passage for boats. They were exclusively operated by human energy. Inserting a crank into the center of the bridge, the bridge operator activates a toothed wheel which moves around a fixed crown.

    As soon as the bridge starts to rotate, it rests solely on a bronze pivot measuring 10 cm in diameter. The rotating bridge is therefore an astonishing example of balance.
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    April 10, 2021

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    Nice view of Draaiburg d'Arquennes ......
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