Brockman Sawpit
This provides an interesting reminder of the early days when timber was cut by hands. This sawpit has been restored to how it would have looked in about 1865.
In those days a 1.8 metre deep pit was dug and wooden beams were laid across it. The log to be sawn was then placed on the beams. One man stood on the top of the log to lift and guide the saw, while down in the pit, one or two men operated the saw from below.
It is not hard to imagine just how uncomfortable this work must have been, especially for the men below with sawdust showering down on them. In winter, the pit would part-fill with water.
For this arduous, unpleasant work, those pioneer loggers were paid the pricey sum of sixpence per hour!
Located on the Pemberton Northcliffe Road.
Walk trails and picnic tables available.
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