WILLIAM CREIGHTON'S GRAVE
BALD HILL TRACK MATLOCK, MANSFIELD SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
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WILLIAM CREIGHTON'S GRAVE - History
William Creighton died at "Bald Hill" near Jericho on 2 November 1862, and was laid to rest at "Bald Hill" by Henry Smith and John Williams. Creighton was a blacksmith by trade, and had left his home in Dundee, Scotland, 10 years or so before his death. He ended up on the Jordan Goldfields, and his death followed almost a year of suffering from erysipelas (deep red inflammation caused by streptococcus), compounded by lack of medical attention. It is presumed but not proven that this is Creighton's grave.Heritage Inventory Description
WILLIAM CREIGHTON'S GRAVE - Heritage Inventory Description
The grave is about 3.2 metres from the western edge of the old Bald Hill Track, and measures approximately 3.7 metres long by 2 metres wide. The surface of the grave is covered with a mixture of large and small slate rocks, to an average height of about 0.4 metres above ground level, and has no marker. The grave is aligned east-west approximately, and has a small fern growing at the eastern end.
The grave is situated beside the old Bald Hill Track, in lightly-treed country consisting of large old gums through to saplings. There is light undergrowth on the crest of the spur. The area is relatively flat, with the ground falling gently away on both sides of the Bald Hill Track.
Physical Conditions: The grave is in fair condition, and is clearly visible.
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WILLIAM CREIGHTON'S GRAVEVictorian Heritage Inventory
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