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 Bridge, also known as Langman's Bridge, is a masonry structure spanning the Basingstoke Canal in Surrey. The bridge dates from the late eighteenth century, constructed during the initial development of the canal between 1778 and 1794. It is built of brick with stone detailing, representing the functional engineering style characteristic of canal infrastructure of this period. The bridge remains an important example of late Georgian canal architecture and forms part of the wider historical fabric of the Basingstoke Canal, which served as a significant commercial waterway connecting Basingstoke to the River Wey near Woking.

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 Bridge, also known as Langman's Bridge, is a masonry structure spanning the Basingstoke Canal in Surrey. 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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