Tag: Ruins
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Hampton Village at Burra
Hampton Village at Burra Hampton Village is one of the many heritage sites in Burra, South Australia. Once a bustling settlement of Cornish miners and their families, today it lies in ruin with its rows of bluestone cottages reduced to roofless shells. Alongside the Burra Mine and Redruth Gaol, Hampton Village provides a direct link Read more
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Silverton New South Wales
Silverton New South Wales Silverton New South Wales was established in the 1880s after the discovery of silver deposits in the Barrier Ranges. By the mid-1880s it had boomed into a mining town with a population of several thousand, complete with banks, shops, hotels, a jail, churches, and even a stock exchange. However, the richer Read more
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Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins
The Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins, located 1.5 kilometres from Adelong and just over 20 kilometres from Tumut in New South Wales, are a reminder of Australia’s gold mining heritage. This state-listed heritage site offers a glimpse into the 19th-century gold rush era and the ingenuity of early mining operations. Historical Overview Gold was first Read more