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In just over half a mile after leaving Barley Mow Bridge, and maybe passing some swans on the way, Stacey's Bridge is reached.     This is another of the original canal red-brick bridges built c1792. It has been repaired extensively in 1975-76 under the auspices of Hampshire County Council (HCC).

HCC had it rebuilt from the waterline upwards. During the rebuild it was strengthened with two spandrel ties.     Since that time, however, a crack has developed in the 'downstream' parapet.     As the bridge now carries only a footpath, during the rebuild it was made narrower than the original and has bullnose copings on the parapets.     "Stacey", from whom this bridge gets its name, was, at the time of the construction of the canal, a local tenant farmer of the Mildmay Estate.

From Stacey's Bridge, the canal runs through a wooded area and crossed by several original bridges, the next one, Baseley's Bridge, being around 270 yards further on.   NEXT - Baseley's Bridge BACK

Last updated August 2004