Post 335 Freycinet to Hobart a series of convict built bridges.

Ian Collard
March 7, 2021

Campbelltown The Red Bridge

Built in 1838 by convict labour.

Campbelltown The Red Bridge

I am sure none of the convicts working on the bridge could have envisaged it carrying a vehicle such as this one day.

Campbelltown The Red Bridge

And Ann says I always get in her photos.

 

Campbelltown The Red Bridge

Steel straps holding the brick work together. Note the convict arrow stamped into the steel.

 

Ross Bridge

On to the small town of Ross and it nice 3 arch sandstone bridge.

 

Ross Bridge

The sandstone is beautifully carved. There must have been some pretty talented artists amongst the criminal class.

 

Ross Bridge

Not only was Clifford there he drove over the bridge.

 

Blackman Bridge

This bridge is not as accessible. It is also convict built and has stone pillars but is unique in that the deck is timber. At present the timber deck needs repair and the bridge is closed.

 

Richmond Bridge

The final bridge for the day is the most familiar arched bridge at Richmond.

 

Richmond Bridge

Richmond Bridge

Richmond Bridge

Richmond Bridge

Richmond Bridge

Not really successful photographing the two cute little ducklings.