Raverson Close engraving

Summary: Aboriiginal engraving of a large speared kangaroo as well as two nearby human figures near Raverson Close.

Located close to the road but hidden from site is a large engraving of a kangaroo, with a spear in its back.

Kangaroo engraving at Raverson Close (Somersby)

The engraving is fairly weathered, although it’s still possible to make out all of the kangaroo’s features.

Kangaroo engraving at Raverson Close (Somersby)

The small rock platform also has two figures, a hand and an axe.

  • figure 1 Raverson Close engraving
    Source: Sydney Rock Art
  • figure Raverson Close engraving
    Source: Sydney Rock Art

Raverson Close engraving - Site Summary

  • Art type/s: Rock engraving
  • Number of motifs: 5
  • Motif/s: Axe, Hand, Kangaroo, Kangaroo - Speared, Man
  • Quality: 3.5
  • Condition of engravings: Good
  • Year first recorded: 1979
  • Sydney Rock Art – Raverson Close

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