Sluice Bridge At South Of Salmon Pool

The sluice bridge at the south of Salmon Pool is a structure dating from the early 18th century, designed for a fish pond. It is constructed of red brick and features rusticated stone arches with stone coping along the parapet. The bridge has three round arches, with the two smaller arches flanking a larger central arch. The parapet is adorned with moulded stone coping and small stone pedestals that originally supported ball finials, although these finials are now missing. This sluice bridge is located on the southern side of the Salmon Pool, which was created from the River Itchen and is part of the grounds of South Stoneham House. Historical references include watercolours from around 1730 and an oil painting from circa 1750, both depicting South Stoneham House and held in private collections.