On our return journey from Anson's Bay, we took a detour to Legerwood to see the amazing carvings that were made by Eddie Freeman. Mr Freeman lives at Ross in the Midlands of Tasmania. He is well known as a chainsaw carver.
On October 15th 1918, a special ceremony was held at the railway Reserve in Legerwood (originally named Ringarooma Road), 9 trees were planted in honour of the local men who were killed while serving in the armed forces during World War 1.
Following a report on the condition of the trees, that was made in 2001, that the old trees were no longer safe, a suggestion was made in 2004 that the stumps of the trees be carved into a likeness of each of the soldiers.
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