The Hampden Bridge Kangaroo Valley - Historic Engineering Marker #47 Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales, Australia
By
Team MavEtJu on 11-Oct-15. Waypoint GA7559
Cache Details
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| Type: | Virtual |
| Container: | Virtual |
| Coordinates: | S34° 43.623' E150° 31.252' (WGS 84) |
| 56H 273001E 6154426N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 78 m |
| Local Government Area: | Shoalhaven City |
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Description
The Hampden Bridge Kangaroo Valley - Historic Engineering Marker #47
The historic bridge over the Kangaroo River, Kangaroo Valley, NSW, is a 101-year old suspension bridge which was a remarkable achievement for colonial New South Wales, but was not on the same scale as the contemporary suspension bridges in the USA.
Contents of the plaque:
This bridge is the only surviving suspension bridge from the colonial period of New South Wales and was an outstanding engineering achievement for its time designed by the eminent engineer E.M. de Burgh of the Public Works Department and built by Loveridge and Hudson. It was opened on 19 May 1898, replacing the 2-span timber truss bridge of 1879.
DEDICATED BY THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, AUSTRALIA AND THE KANGAROO VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC 1999
When logging this virtual, please add a photo of yourself or your GPSr at the plaque.
For more information, please see the nomination PDF at the Heritage Register at the Engineers Australia website: Proposal and report.
Logs
I've driven straight past countless times, but today was the day to stop. Thanks Team MavEtJu
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On our way home from Batemans Bay after a great 5 days caching, we managed another 10 trigs and some virtuals today as we went.... nice old bridge - even my 11 year old was impressed.
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Had to bring own of my kids down to Nowra for a soccer match today.
Stopped by here on the way through for a quick snap.
Stopped by here on the way through for a quick snap.
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GCA 2,364. Found on the way down to Nowra for the day.
Having driven past here many many times it was time to stop and grab this Marker. Have always loved this bridge.
TFTC !!
Having driven past here many many times it was time to stop and grab this Marker. Have always loved this bridge.
TFTC !!
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Found while on holidays in the Southern Highlands at Easter. A terrific old bridge.
Had a lovely lunch with half of my immediate family today and met my eldest's partners family. Sadly, I had to head off home on my own to get back to work next day. But not so sad was that being on my own meant I could stop and cache my way home. It also meant not getting home till after midnight though. haha.
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After visiting Nowra for the weekend I thought it would be a nice drive back to Sydney via Kangaroo Valley. Stopped on the way and visited this Historic Engineering mark, the sandstone block work of the bridge is amazing and this is another great example of the sandstone block work to be seen throughout NSW. TFTC.
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This caching thing is becoming more easy lately. As the oldest daughter is on her L's and needs to do some kilometers, why not combine it with caching!! Had a nice drive Kiama-Berry-Nowra_Kangaroo Valley=Robertson and home. Went over this bridge many times, just never got a picture of the engineering marker.
TFTC Wilbert6
TFTC Wilbert6
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Nana nel, muggle friends and I walked across the Bridge from our accommodation to visit the Museum and spent several hours there.
Leaving, we walked across the road to get the best angle to photograph the Bridge. My idea was to see about building an EarthCache around the information available at the other end. What a surprise when we found a plaque stating "Historic Engineering Marker - The Hampden Bridge Kangaroo Valley NSW".
Having spoken to the CO some weeks ago, I had learnt about these GA caches. And so it's time to log a found on this historic structure.
Leaving, we walked across the road to get the best angle to photograph the Bridge. My idea was to see about building an EarthCache around the information available at the other end. What a surprise when we found a plaque stating "Historic Engineering Marker - The Hampden Bridge Kangaroo Valley NSW".
Having spoken to the CO some weeks ago, I had learnt about these GA caches. And so it's time to log a found on this historic structure.
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Wow, an amazing piece of engineering. This is a beautiful bridge in a lovely location.
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Love this old bridge! Been here many times before and always enjoy stopping here to stretch the legs. TFTC!
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
#GA986 - 14:30; I thought I'd spotted the plaque yesterday on my way through to Nowra for a meeting. As a result, I stopped on the wrong side of the bridge first up, but after confirming I'd seen the wrong plaque, I made the trip to the other side. Parked the geomobile again and then it was just a short stroll to GZ for the photo shoot. TFTC Team MavEtJu 
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Found it ☺ in the dark with mobile torch whirling around the landscape like a ufo beam. Heading home after spending a day with family. Thanks for the cache.
I think this is my favourite marker so far. What a beautiful suspension bridge. Could photograph the bridge along with the marker. TFTV
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On our way to Penrith and stopped for this one. A significant icon of the south coast and Kangaroo Valley
The Hampden Bridge, Kangaroo Valley.
The Hampden Bridge in Kangaroo Valley is the only surviving colonial suspension bridge in NSW. Designed by E M De Burgh of the Public Works Department & built by Loveridge & Hudson, it was opened on 18 May 1898. It still carries traffic with motorists having to give way as it only has one lane. It is highly photographic & attracts considerable attention. I Waymarked this marker in 2011 reference WMAJX3 & my GPSr can be seen on the sandstone block. Thanks for adding these Virtuals & I look forward to finding a few more.
The Hampden Bridge in Kangaroo Valley is the only surviving colonial suspension bridge in NSW. Designed by E M De Burgh of the Public Works Department & built by Loveridge & Hudson, it was opened on 18 May 1898. It still carries traffic with motorists having to give way as it only has one lane. It is highly photographic & attracts considerable attention. I Waymarked this marker in 2011 reference WMAJX3 & my GPSr can be seen on the sandstone block. Thanks for adding these Virtuals & I look forward to finding a few more.
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