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Richmond Bridge, Tasmania. Richmond Bridge (1823). Originally named Bigge's Bridge, Richmond
The Richmond Bridge is a heritage-listed arch bridge located on the B31 ("Convict Trail") in Richmond, 25 kilometres (15.5 mi) north of Hobart in Tasmania, Australia. It is the oldest stone span bridge in Australia. [2] In 2005, the bridge was recognised as an outstanding historic place and added to the Australian National Heritage List . History
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Richmond Bridge, Tasmania, Australia Photograph by Eric Drumm Fine Art America
1 - Walk on Australia's Oldest Bridge. The Richmond Bridge is the oldest bridge still in use in Australia and also the oldest stone span bridge in Australia. Part of the main thoroughfare in the town, both vehicles and pedestrians still use this bridge to get across the Coal River. Not just functional, this convict-built bridge is also very.
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Richmond Bridge Tasmania Australia's oldest bridge which was opened in 1825 Richmond bridge
63 Atsushi Kase/CC BY-SA 2.0 Bridges are commonplace, so what makes the Richmond Bridge in Tasmania such a unique destination? It has the distinction of being Australia 's oldest existing stone.
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Richmond Bridge 1,342 reviews #2 of 21 things to do in Richmond Bridges Open now 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Write a review What people are saying By FifiDZure " Very Picturesque " Feb. 2023 Beautiful spot to take a break, relax, admire the very picturesque bridge and take in the history! By Andrew M " History still in use. " Jun. 2022
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The sandstone arches of Richmond Bridge have spanned Tasmania's Coal River since 1825. Built by convict labour, it is Australia's oldest surviving large stone arch bridge. Its design and build were a significant technical achievement for the new colony, and for ten years it had the longest span of any bridge in Australia.
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1 Richmond Bridge, 68-70 Bridge St. This bridge was constructed in 1823 making it Australia's oldest bridge which was erected over the Coal River. It was built by convict labour, but today is a popular photography spot. ( updated Mar 2022) -42.7364 147.4389. 2 Richmond Gaol, 37 Bathurst St, Richmond, ☏ +61 3 6260 2127.
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Richmond Bridge (1825) is the oldest bridge in Australia, doubling as a charming spot for a stroll or picnic amongst the charismatic local ducks and ducklings. Standing on a rise above this convict-built bridge is the country's oldest surviving Catholic church: St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, built in 1837.
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Richmond is small and very quirky. Parking is not a problem as you can park anywhere in the main street or side streets and you are still right in the thick of the fun. The bridge
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One of the oldest bridges in Australia, the Richmond bridge was built in the new colony of
Richmond Bridge | Hobart & Around, Tasmania | Attractions - Lonely Planet Richmond Bridge Tasmania, Australia, Australia & Pacific Hobart & Around This stately and shapely sandstone bridge, with its four arches, is the town's proud centrepiece.
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Richmond Bridge, Tasmania. Amazing reflection captured with the S7. Richmond Bridge, Tasmania
Richmond historical village is home to Australia's oldest bridge, Catholic Church and gaol. This part of the tour offers a generous 2.5 hours to explore this historical town at your own pace. See more
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Richmond Bridge, Tasmania
The Richmond Bridge is a historic bridge in Richmond, 25 km (16 mi) north of Hobart in Tasmania, Australia. It is the oldest bridge still in use in Australia. History The foundation stone for the Richmond Bridge was laid on 11 December 1823 and the bridge was built by convicts. It was completed in 1825.
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Old Richmond Bridge Tasmania Australia Photograph by Mike Andrew Pixels
Richmond Bridge Tasmania Bridges are not an uncommon sight, so what makes the Richmond Bridge in Tasmania such an interesting and popular tourist attraction? The Richmond Bridge can lay claim to being the oldest existing stone arch bridge in Australia.
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