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 | | This new area, known as ‘Crumlin Village,’ serves as a reminder of the importance of the new bridge to the community; Viaduct Terrace, Upper Viaduct Terrace, Kennard Terrace, the Viaduct Hotel and Viaduct Cottage were all constructed here. |
 | | Although it should more accurately be known as ‘the Crumlin Viaducts,’ as it actually consisted of two bridges separated by the shoulder of a hill, it was officially recorded as being 497.4 metres (1,658 feet) in length, thus making it the longest iron truss bridge in the world. |
 | | Thomas settled in Crumlin whilst the building of the viaduct was in progress, but left the area in 1858 to prospect for gold in the United States. |
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