Southampton: Pub, bridge and church deemed to be at risk

One of the structures is the Northam railway bridge, which could be replaced as part of a road improvement scheme that has been under discussion for several years.

The bridge's entry in the register was due to include neighbouring gas holders but these have already been demolished.

A SAVE Britain's Heritage spokesperson said: "We received the nomination for both the bridge and the gas holders some months ago and were originally intending to include the gas holders even though we knew they were due to be demolished."

The Old Farmhouse pub has been added to the Buildings at Risk register by SAVE Britain's Heritage (Image: Helen Wallbridge)

The spokesperson said the entry had now been amended following confirmation that the holders had already been torn down.

A total of 67 structures across the country have been added to the online register, which is updated annually.

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The railway bridge entry says: "Distinctive, unusual and locally appreciated for its history, this two-carriageway iron road bridge over the mainline railway lines at Northam is under threat due to a road improvement scheme which would see it replaced with a four-lane road.

"Built in 1908, it seems highly likely this vestige of Southampton's industrial past is destined to be obliterated."

The United Reformed Church at Chandler's Ford has been added to the Buildings at Risk register by heritage experts (Image: Unknown)

One of the other Hampshire buildings added to the register is The Old Farmhouse pub at Mount Pleasant Road, Southampton.

Its entry says: "This beautiful 17th century farmhouse lies on the site of a former medieval grange.

"It retains many historic features. Becoming a pub in 1843, the farmhouse has long played a role within the community until its closure in 2019.

"It currently sits unused, with its immediate surroundings being used as overflow parking for a nearby garage company."

The Old Farmhouse pub at Mount Pleasant Road, Southampton (Image: Newsquest.)

The United Reformed Church at Kings Road, Chandler's Ford, has also been added to the register after standing empty since the summer of 2021.

Its entry says: "This unique congregational church dates from 1929 and is one of only two churches designed by the noted architect, Herbert Collins who played a vital role within the Garden City Movement."

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The register aims to focus attention on historic buildings that appear to have an uncertain future, including those that are currently disused.

SAVE Britain's Heritage says: "Nominated by our supporters, local campaigners, conservation officers and other heritage professionals, these are places that matter to us all and deserve wider recognition.

"The register is a national platform for raising awareness of neglected historic buildings."

The gas holders at Britannia Road were due to be added to the register but have already been demolished (Image: Newsquest)