Mine Chimney Reserve
This important mining heritage site was once part of a bustling industrial precinct. In the mid-19th century, there were three active mines in Glen Osmond: Glen Osmond Mine, Wheal Gawler and Wheal Watkins (‘wheal’ is the Cornish word for mine).
After the discovery of silver-lead ore in the area, Wheal Gawler opened in 1841 and became the first metalliferous mine in Australia. Glen Osmond Mine opened in 1842 and Wheal Watkins followed, opening in 1843.
The Mine Chimney
Initially, the extracted ore was shipped overseas for processing. In 1849, a smelting works was built by the Glen Osmond Union Mining Company near this site to reduce shipping costs. It operated for less than two years before the mines closed and the smelter was later dismantled. The only remaining structure from the smelting operations is the chimney located on this reserve. It is the oldest remaining mine chimney in South Australia.
This reserve was established in 1976.
Location
42 Gill Terrace, Glen Osmond 5064 View Map
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42 Gill Terrace ,
Glen Osmond 5064
42 Gill Terrace ,
Glen Osmond 5064
Mine Chimney Reserve
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