STAMPER BATTERY
This stamper battery was donated to the community of Blackwood by Mr and Mrs Herbert Cann.
Originally owned and used by H. H. Cann, the Byers Bros, and C. Gribble in the late 1800's to crush gold bearing rock at the Rip Van Winkle mine. It was driven by a 30 foot water wheel.
Later moved to the Easter Monday mine where it was retrieved by Herb and Ken Cann in the 1970's.
Erected on this site by the Blackwood Progress Association in 1998.
The park also has a couple of picnic tables, a drinking fountain, a war memorial and an information board. It is a great spot to have a picnic lunch and enjoy the views along the gorgeous main street of Blackwood and the surrounding mountains.