Lyndhurst in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Lyndhurst Bridge / Le Pont de Lyndhurst

The Lyndhurst Bridge Marker - English side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Robert Rusaw, March 28, 2024

1. The Lyndhurst Bridge Marker - English side

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Lyndhurst Bridge
Reputedly the oldest bridge in existence in Ontario, this structure was built in 1856-57. It was designed by John Roddick, then an employee of a prominent local mill owner, and erected by contractors Miles Fulford and Simon Ransom. A fine example of masonry arch construction, the picturesque, three-span bridge was built of local field stone. laid in random courses, and is unadorned except for the sandstone wall caps and arch surrounds. It is distinguished by the curved flare of its end walls and by the slightly oblique shape of two of its arches. In 1986 the Lyndhurst Bridge was strengthened with the creation of a reinforced concrete interior frame and completely restored to its original exterior appearance. It remains in regular uses today.

Le Pont de Lyndhurst
Le pont de Lyndhurst, qui serait le plus ancien en Ontario, a été construit en 1856-1857. Conçu par John Roddick, alors au service d'un propriétaire de moulin bien connu, il est l’oeuvre des entrepreneurs Miles Fulford et Simon Ranson. Exemple éloquent de construction en arches de maçonnerie, ce pont

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pittoresque à trois travées utilise la pierre des champs locale, disposée au hasard; le pont a comme seule ornementation le grès du couronnement du parapet et du pourtour des arches. Il se distingue par l’évasement incurvé de ses extrémités et par la forme légèrement oblique de deux arches. En 1986, le pont de Lyndhurst a retrouve son apparence originale, la mise en place d'une charpente in térieure en béton armé lui a permis de continuer à accueillir piétons et véhicules.

Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 44° 32.996′ N, 76° 7.526′ W. Marker is in Lyndhurst, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. Marker is on Lyndhurst Road, on the right when traveling south. This marker is located in Furnace Falls Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lyndhurst ON K0E 1N0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Furnace Falls (here, next to this marker); Founding of Lyndhurst (within shouting distance of this marker); Lansdowne Iron Works / Forges Lansdowne (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Carding Mill & Fairgrounds (approx. half a kilometer away); World War II Memorial

The Lyndhurst Bridge Marker - French side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Robert Rusaw, March 28, 2024

2. The Lyndhurst Bridge Marker - French side

(approx. 8.2 kilometers away); Remember The Fallen (approx. 9.8 kilometers away); The Red Brick School / L'École en Brique Rouge (approx. 9.8 kilometers away); Historic Elgin (approx. 10 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lyndhurst.

The Lyndhurst Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Robert Rusaw, March 28, 2024

3. The Lyndhurst Bridge

Photographed By Robert Rusaw, March 28, 2024

4. The Lyndhurst Bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2024, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 33 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 6, 2024, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.