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Convict brick?
I believe bricks with an arrow on them were made by prisoners. Any ideas??
dollcrown- Number of posts : 255
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Re: Convict brick?
Oh wow!!!1 Crikey!!! My husband sometimes reminds me that convicts were some of our first inhabitants ..... but I never really think about it
Perhaps Tony and his brick history will be able to enlighten us ....?
Perhaps Tony and his brick history will be able to enlighten us ....?
Re: Convict brick?
I thought it meant "this way up" LOL
JanPots- Number of posts : 2152
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The only reference I can find (in a quick search) regarding arrow marks on brick, is to do with surveying 'datum marks' or bench marks - are you sure it's an impressed mark?
Cat-a-lat- Number of posts : 1043
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re convict brick
Yes, it is quite a deep impressed mark impressed when made.
dollcrown- Number of posts : 255
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Re: Convict brick?
The "broad arrow" means that the brick is government property. Good examples of them are in situ at the Mt Cook Police Sation in Wellington see: historic.org.nz/TheRegister/RegisterSearch/RegisterResults.aspx?RID=1408 Part of the description says " In addition the Mount Cook Gaol (located on the hill above the new police station) supplied the bricks to build the building. The arrow marks that commonly adorned prison bricks can still be seen in the outside walls of the building and associated boundary wall on Tasman Street today".
TonyK- Number of posts : 653
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re convict brick
Thanks so much for the information TonyK.
dollcrown- Number of posts : 255
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re convict brick
Agreed Tony and the 'Broad Arrow' as it is sometimes called can be found on all manner of property owned by Government , or used to be.
Jonno- Number of posts : 662
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