Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGoldsworth or Langman's Bridge, Basingstoke Canal

Goldsworth or Langman's Bridge, Basingstoke Canal

England
List entry 1005926
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Goldsworth or Langman's Bridge is a brick-built structure spanning the Basingstoke Canal in Surrey, dating to the canal's construction period in the late eighteenth century. The bridge represents characteristic canal engineering of the era, constructed to carry a roadway across the waterway as part of the infrastructure serving the surrounding landscape. Its survival as a listed monument reflects the historical importance of the Basingstoke Canal itself, which opened in 1794 and served as a significant transport artery for the region. The structure remains an example of functional Georgian-period engineering that facilitated communication and commerce between Basingstoke and the Thames navigations.

Goldsworth or Langman's Bridge, Basingstoke Canal is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005926. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Goldsworth or Langman's Bridge, Basingstoke Canal?

Goldsworth or Langman's Bridge is a brick-built structure spanning the Basingstoke Canal in Surrey, dating to the canal's construction period in the late eighteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005926.

Who is responsible for protecting Goldsworth or Langman's Bridge, Basingstoke Canal?

Goldsworth or Langman's Bridge, Basingstoke Canal is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005926.

What other scheduled monuments are near Goldsworth or Langman's Bridge, Basingstoke Canal?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Disc barrow on Whitmoor Common (4.7 km), Linear boundary on Whitmoor Common (4.8 km), Old Manor House (site of) W of Roman Catholic church, Sutton Park (4.8 km).

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