Ross Bridge is an historic bridge in the town of

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in central

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, completed in July 1836. It crosses the Macquarie River. The

sandstone Sandstone is a clastic sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-sized (0.0625 to 2 mm) silicate grains. Sandstones comprise about 20–25% of all sedimentary rocks. Most sandstone is composed of quartz or feldspar (both silicates) ...

bridge was constructed by convict labour, and is the third oldest bridge still in use in Australia. Commissioned by Lieutenant-Governor George Arthur, the bridge was designed by architect

John Lee Archer John Lee Archer (26 April 1791 near Chatham, Kent, England – 4 December 1852 in Stanley, Tasmania, Australia) was the Civil Engineer and Colonial Architect in Van Diemen's Land, serving from 1827 to 1838. During his tenure, Archer was respon ...

, with the convict work team including two

stonemason Stonemasonry or stonecraft is the creation of buildings, structures, and sculpture using stone as the primary material. It is one of the oldest activities and professions in human history. Many of the long-lasting, ancient shelters, temples, mo ...

s, James Colbeck and

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, the latter being credited with the intricate carvings along both sides of the bridge. The bridge was registered on the now-defunct

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in 1978. Ross Bridge is listed on th
Tasmanian Heritage Register
(THR # 5289) and receives protection under the Tasmanian ''Historic Cultural Heritage Act 1995''. Ross Bridge is also a nominated place on the National Heritage List. The bridge is listed as a National Engineering Landmark by Engineers Australia as part of its Engineering Heritage Recognition Program.

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External links

Tasmanian Times stories focusing on the likenesses of Jorgen Jorgenson

Tasmanian visitors' guide tourism article about Ross

Ross Bridge Register of National Estate ListingRoss Bridge National Heritage List (Nominated place listing)
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Bridges completed in 1836 Convictism in Tasmania Deck arch bridges Sandstone bridges in Australia Tasmanian places listed on the defunct Register of the National Estate Tasmanian Heritage Register 1836 establishments in Australia Stone arch bridges in Australia Recipients of Engineers Australia engineering heritage markers

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