Lennox's Lansdowne Bridge

This bridge over Prospect Creek, Lansdowne was built by convict labour during 1834-35 under the direction of David Lennox, Superintendent of Bridges.

Spanning 33.5 m, this sandstone elliptical arch is the largest surviving masonry bridge in Australia and typifies Lennox’s high standard for permanent bridge construction in both New South Wales and the Port Phillip district.

Size, appearance and durability make this bridge an outstanding example of colonial engineering heritage.

The bridge remains in service on a main highway
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The Engineers Australia plaque on a parapet wall
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The bronze plaque
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Lennox's Lansdowne Bridge location map.

Engineering Heritage Recognition Program

Marker Type	National Engineering Landmark (NEL)
Award Date	2 November 1986
Heritage Significance	Spanning 33.5 m, this sandstone elliptical arch is the largest surviving masonry bridge in Australia and typifies Lennox’s high standard for permanent bridge construction in New South Wales and the Port Phillip district. Size, appearance and durability make this bridge an outstanding example of colonial engineering heritage.
Nomination Document	Available here.
Ceremony Booklet Ceremony Report	Not Available.
Plaque/Interpretation Panel	Available here.