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The pretty riverside village of Ross was built by convict labour in the early 1800s and has been so well preserved that visitors can still enjoy a genuine piece of history today.
Ross is arguably the finest nineteenth century village in Australia. Cobble-style paths and grand old elm trees line the main street, while the Ross Bridge, Australia's third oldest bridge still standing, is possibly the most beautiful of its kind left in the world.
The detail of its 186 carvings by convict stonemasons was deemed of such high quality that it won the men a free pardon.
Ross is arguably the finest nineteenth century village in Australia. Cobble-style paths and grand old elm trees line the main street, while the Ross Bridge, Australia's third oldest bridge still standing, is possibly the most beautiful of its kind left in the world.
The detail of its 186 carvings by convict stonemasons was deemed of such high quality that it won the men a free pardon.
We arrived late in town in the afternoon, and it is not a crowded busy place, but it is stunning and looks and almost a better place than Richmond and without all the people and we found the people so friendly and helpful while we were there.
And do be careful when entering the Bakery, you will come out a lot poor I can tell you.
And do be careful when entering the Bakery, you will come out a lot poor I can tell you.
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Ross was visited and named by Governor Lachlan Macquarie in 1821, at a time when the area was known as Argyle Plains. The Macquarie River flows by the township.
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The unique and exquisitely carved Ross Bridge was completed in 1836 and is the third oldest and one of the finest sandstone bridges in Australia.
There are 186 Celtic inspired carvings across the six arches of the bridge depicting many symbols. flora, fauna and faces of notable characters of its time.
After construction delays of more than three years, convict stonemasons James Colebeck and Daniel Herbert were assigned as overseers. Tempted by conditional pardons offered by Lt Governor George Arthur tor a speedy conclusion, the project took approximately eighteen months more to finish.
Daniel Hertbert is attributed as the artist of the carved designs and sculptor of approximately eighty icons, the rest were completed by other convict bridge workers under Herbert's instructions.
James Colebeck’s attributed as the Master Stonemason and the soundness and strength of the bridge to this date is a testament to his skill.
We have visited Ross twice now and the second time we stayed in town at the Ross Caravan Park well worth the effort to drop by and stay
There are 186 Celtic inspired carvings across the six arches of the bridge depicting many symbols. flora, fauna and faces of notable characters of its time.
After construction delays of more than three years, convict stonemasons James Colebeck and Daniel Herbert were assigned as overseers. Tempted by conditional pardons offered by Lt Governor George Arthur tor a speedy conclusion, the project took approximately eighteen months more to finish.
Daniel Hertbert is attributed as the artist of the carved designs and sculptor of approximately eighty icons, the rest were completed by other convict bridge workers under Herbert's instructions.
James Colebeck’s attributed as the Master Stonemason and the soundness and strength of the bridge to this date is a testament to his skill.
We have visited Ross twice now and the second time we stayed in town at the Ross Caravan Park well worth the effort to drop by and stay
Note the carvings in bridge work
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Bacon House
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Down the Main Street.
Old stable cut into sand stone
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Clever thinking here, notice The gap in roof/ wall on left so when rains water comes in and down into water tough cut into the sand stone.
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