Cox's Road and Early Deviations - Woodford, Old Bathurst Road Precinct, Heritage road site in Woodford, Australia.
Cox's Road is a heritage mountain route where you can see original stone cuttings and drainage systems from the colonial period. The archaeological features show early road-building techniques that were carved directly from the rock by hand.
The road was created between 1814 and 1815 as a vital link to western regions during the colonial period. A surveyor directed the project with a group of convicts to carve this challenging mountain route.
The road was built with help from local guides and crosses lands that held meaning for several peoples of the region. Traces of this collaboration remain visible today in the earthworks and the path's route.
You can best see the old stone carvings and drainage channels by walking along the ridge line. The site is most accessible during dry weather, as the rocks can become slippery.
The road maintains its original width and was designed so two carts could pass side by side. This dimension shows how carefully planned a mountain road was in this era.
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