JOHNSTON STREET MULLOCK HEAP

BANDYS ROAD SMYTHESDALE, GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE

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Statement of Significance

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    JOHNSTON STREET MULLOCK HEAP - History

    This site is likely to be associated with one of numerous commercial gold mine companies operating in Smythesdale during the mid to late nineteenth century.

    Archaeological Significance

    JOHNSTON STREET MULLOCK HEAP - Archaeological Significance

    This site has archaeological significance with potential for in-situ deposits relating to the operation of the gold mine, including timber and brick foundations, material culture demonstrating the conditions of miners during this period

    Historical Significance

    JOHNSTON STREET MULLOCK HEAP - Historical Significance

    The site is of local historic significance as an example of deep lead gold mining in Smythesdale during the mid to late C19th.

    Interpretation of Site

    JOHNSTON STREET MULLOCK HEAP - Interpretation of Site

    The large mullock heap represents excavated material from deep lead mine shaft. The site may be associated with surrounding commercial mining companies

    Heritage Inventory Description

    JOHNSTON STREET MULLOCK HEAP - Heritage Inventory Description

    Small mullock heap and area of quartz wash. The site is adjacent to Johnston Street, located in a cleared paddock. The mullock heap is covered in thick blackberry bushes and weeds, and is in poor condition
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