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Ross Bridge
Ross Bridge is an historic sandstone bridge across the Macquarie River in central Tasmania. Following its completion in July, 1836 it was officially opened on 21st October by Lt Governor, George Arthur.
Designed by architect John Lee Archer it is the third oldest bridge still in use in Australia.
The bridge was constructed by two convict stonemasons, Daniel Herbert and James Colbeck with a gang of convict labour. Daniel Herbert, is credited with the intricate carvings, on the arches, along both sides of the bridge which were not included in the original design. Who approved the art on the Ross Bridge and why remains an unsolved mystery from colonial Van Diemen’s Land’s past, along with the total official and private silence on the making of the art and its final completion and exhibition.
The present condition of the bridge is testimonial to the superb workmanship employed in its construction.The performance of this workforce, as regards both quality and efficiency, must be considered unique in the history of convict labour in Australia.
Ross Bridge
Ross Bridge is an historic sandstone bridge across the Macquarie River in central Tasmania. Following its completion in July, 1836 it was officially opened on 21st October by Lt Governor, George Arthur.
Designed by architect John Lee Archer it is the third oldest bridge still in use in Australia.
The bridge was constructed by two convict stonemasons, Daniel Herbert and James Colbeck with a gang of convict labour. Daniel Herbert, is credited with the intricate carvings, on the arches, along both sides of the bridge which were not included in the original design. Who approved the art on the Ross Bridge and why remains an unsolved mystery from colonial Van Diemen’s Land’s past, along with the total official and private silence on the making of the art and its final completion and exhibition.
The present condition of the bridge is testimonial to the superb workmanship employed in its construction.The performance of this workforce, as regards both quality and efficiency, must be considered unique in the history of convict labour in Australia.