Location Name - Lansdowne Bridge
Hume Highway
Sydney 2166

Council: City of Sydney
Region: METRO SYDNEY
Location ID: 16507


Description:
Lansdowne Bridge is considered to be one of the finest examples of Colonial Architecture in Australia as well as David Lennox's masterpiece of design (Sheedy 1973). Lansdowne Bridge was built by convicts during 1834 to 1836. The sandstone arch has the largest span of any surviving masonry bridge in Australia. The size, appearance and durability make this bridge an outstanding example of colonial engineering (Environmental Management Committee Fairfield Council 1990). The bridge has been assessed as being of State significance.

Jurisdictions::
City of Sydney

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