Spiky Bridge, former La Farelles Bridge | Swansea

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Historic Georgian Convict Site in Swansea

Spiky Bridge, former La Farelles Bridge was built circa 1845 when Sir John Eardley-Wilmot, Bt (Lieutenant-Governor) was the Governor of Tasmania, then known as Van Diemen’s Land.

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Find out more about Spiky Bridge, former La Farelles Bridge.

Address: Tasman Highway
Town/Suburb: Swansea
Municipality: Glamorgan/Spring Bay Council

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