FERN HILL DEEP LEAD MINE

4719 MIDLAND HIGHWAY DAYLESFORD, HEPBURN SHIRE

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    FERN HILL DEEP LEAD MINE - History

    Heritage Inventory History of Site: In the late 1860s, the deep lead running north-easterly from Wombat Hill was being progressively traced towards Coomara. In 1867, a tributary to the main lead was prospected and traced to its source at Fern Hill. Several companies - including Fern Tree Hill, Galatea Gold Mining, and Newton No. 2 - commenced to work the Fern Hill Lead during the late 1860s/early 1870s. The mining operations conducted on the lead were relatively small scale: eg., the Fern Hill Tree Company installed a 10hp engine and 6-head battery; and the Galatea Company, erected a whim and puddling machine.

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    FERN HILL DEEP LEAD MINE - Heritage Inventory Description

    Mullock heap - Intact mullock heap with 100 metre long dumping lines and two short lines. The adit has collapsed and runs water. Water dam - Near the adit is a small silted water dam. Puddler - On the north side of the heap, other side of the gully is a weathered 22' diameter puddler with small pebble dump./n

    Heritage Inventory Significance: The site has:Scientific significance - rare type of site, relatively intact small scale deep lead mine with alluvial adit and puddler.Network values - Eureka Reefù, Wonderful Reef mine and workings, Perrins Reef workings, Fern Hill Lead mine

    Recorded by: David Bannear

    Heritage Inventory Site Features: Mullock heapWater damPuddler

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