Rodd Mausoleum. Sydney Sandstone Tour Part 11

A family mausoleum, carved by convicts, for a prominent family, the Rodds. Located at Rodd Point on Iron Cove. Rodd and his wife lived nearby with 12 children. Ten of thir embalmed bodies ended up in the mausoleum, and in 1903 were removed to Rookwood Cemetery.

Rodd Island

Rodd Island taken from Rodd Point, in Iron Cove. The Iron Cove Bridge can be seen in the background, to the left.

Below: Rodd Island, and Rodd Point where I stood (the peninsula sticking out) ,from the air, taken on my return to Sydney last week.