Canoelands Layburys Ridge Grooves

Summary: Two Aboriginal engraving axe grinding grooves on a large rock platform in Canoelands.

  • Site type: Axe Grinding Groove (AGG)
  • Number of AGGs: 2
  • Quality: 2/5
  • Condition of site: Good
  • Year first recorded: 2016

On the edge of a large ridge-top rock platform, these Aboriginal axe grinding grooves are partly covered by encroaching moss.

IMG 4968 LR Canoelands Layburys Ridge Grooves

There are two distinct grinding grooves.

IMG 4978 LR Canoelands Layburys Ridge Grooves

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