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This bridge, just 400 yards above Coxheath Bridge, is one of the original brick-arch bridges built when the canal was cut in the 18th century. It was built circa 1792, subsequently reinforced with several ties and steel straps and was extensively repaired in 1951 by Hampshire County Council. At this time the parapets were rebuilt but the original sarsen sandstone end blocks were retained.     The bridge lies at the start of Crookham Village, at the junction of Crookham Road with The Street.     This is another bridge whose appearance from the canal is marred, unfortunately, by a rusty iron service pipe.

Doubly unfortunately, on the upstream side there is a second service pipe in front of it.     Just by the bridge a set of steps gives access to the towpath from the road.     From here the canal meanders gently for 750 yards through a wooded area to pass the Crookham Swing Bridge, and then on to Poulter's Bridge.   NEXT - Crookham Swing Bridge BACK

Last updated August 2004