Unearthed 2026 Series: Little People, Big Rocks: Masonry at Point Puer

A stonemason by trade, Rohan George will discuss general masonry processes including quarrying and the working of stone for building construction, with a particular focus on Point Puer. He’ll compare modern and traditional techniques and discuss the skillsets the boys would have developed over time, using examples and archaeological evidence, as well as offer perspective on the heavy labour endured by the Point Puer boys.

This talk is presented in conjunction with ‘Little Depraved Felons: The Boys of Point Puer‘, an exhibition at Port Arthur Historic Site exploring the first purpose-built juvenile prison in the British Empire.

About Unearthed

Unearthed is a series of programs recognising the contributions of archaeology to our knowledge and understanding of Australian convict heritage hosted by Port Arthur Historic Sites.