WURRAN ALLUVIAL GOLD MINING SITE
WURRAN RESERVE, LONG GULLY ROAD, PANTON HILL , NILLUMBIK SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
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WURRAN ALLUVIAL GOLD MINING SITE - History
Site is within the St Andrews Mining Division and would have been part of the Caledonia Goldfield. This goldfield was first rushed in 1855, and most areas were quickly exhausted. The primary method of mining in the area was shallow alluvial, although some deeper quartz mining also took place.WURRAN ALLUVIAL GOLD MINING SITE - Interpretation of Site
Shallow alluvial mining pits, mulloch heaps and channels associated with mid 19th century mining activities.
Heritage Inventory Description
WURRAN ALLUVIAL GOLD MINING SITE - Heritage Inventory Description
Gold mining pits, mulloch heaps and channels, primarily along eastern side of Long Gully, on flatter areas just above the creek. Only one piece of 19th century moulded glass bottle located - remainder of rubbish 20th century. West side of creek more disturbed by recent activities, but some pits on flatter areas and extending into private property to west.
Shallow mining pits and associated mulloch heaps close to creek on flatter areas and some water channels. The pits continue to the North into Long gully Reserve.
Physical Conditions: Average
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WURRAN ALLUVIAL GOLD MINING SITEVictorian Heritage Inventory
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