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This bridge on the former Hobart to Lalnceston Road was
designed by. civil engineer and colonial architect John Lee
Archer. The bridge was constructed by two convict
stonemasons, Daniel Herbert and james Colbeck, with a gang
of. convict labour under the direction of Captain William Turner,
Commandant of Ross. Herbert created the unique
Orhamentation of the arches. Both stonemasons were
emancipated on conipletion of the bridge which was officially
opened by Lt Governor Arthur on 21. October 1836.