Summary: A series of Aboriginal rock engravings and axe grinding grooves scattered across adjoining rock platforms above Woy Woy Road

Ian Sim documented a number of Aboriginal rock engravings and axe grinding grooves across multiple rock platforms near the southern end of Woy Woy Road. A hanging swamp above the platform means that even during dry periods, water runs across the rocks.

Series 1

A very faint eel; only the puncture marks are visible.

Series 2

Originally described as two fish, these two figures appear more like an eel and a mundoe; both are very roughly pecked.

Series 3

Two fish.

Series 4

Six axe grinding grooves were recorded by Sim, although there are at least ten grooves across two rock platforms.

Series 5

A large eel.

Series 6

Punctured lines; these are very weathered and have not been re-located.

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