Corduroy Road Remains, Archaeological remains of colonial road in Laidley, Australia
Description
The Corduroy Road Remains are archaeological traces of a colonial-era road made of grey ironbark logs placed side by side and buried under shallow soil at Toowoomba-Ipswich Road. The structure shows how travellers and supply carts once moved through this region on a surface built from wood.
History
The road was built between the 1850s and 1860s and served as the main link between Ipswich and Drayton for wool carts and supplies. It was a key piece of infrastructure for moving goods across the region during colonial times.
Culture
The remains show how early settlers managed difficult terrain with practical methods. The construction method reflects the solutions people needed to find at that time.
Practical
The site is protected status and visitors should treat it with care to help preserve what remains underground. It helps to learn about local guidelines before visiting to understand what you are seeing.
Did you know?
The wooden structure has gradually rotted and fallen victim to termites over time, revealing how fragile historical infrastructure can be. This natural decay has become part of the story of the site itself.
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