The Chain Bridge is just four miles upstream from Berwick upon Tweed, as seen from the south west.
Originally built in 1820 as largely designed by a Royal Navy Caption Samuel Brown, when opened it was the longest wrought iron suspension bridge [ at 449 feet / 137m]. It is currently listed "Cat 'A'" and is on several other historic landmark registers.
It was reopened in April 2023 after a lengthy and expensive restoration, and is now the oldest bridge still open to vehicles, with weight & width restrictions.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Chain_Bridge
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StoneRoad2013 said:
Despite the width / weight restrictions it is a useful link between Scotland & England, especially for locals, although at least one long-distance cycle route makes use of it.