Grave of Windradyne

Grave of Windradyne is a memorial site in Brucedale marked by a stone pillar with a commemorative plaque and an axe head. The monument occupies a protected location within a fenced enclosure.

Windradyne led Wiradjuri resistance against European settlers during the 1820s Bathurst Wars and later negotiated peace with colonial authorities in 1824. He remains a central figure in the region's colonial-era history.

The burial ground reflects traditional Wiradjuri customs where the deceased was dressed in a possum skin cloak along with personal weapons. These burial practices remain visible in how the community honors this site today.

The site is fenced and protected to preserve its sacred nature. Visitors should approach respectfully and stay within the marked areas.

William Suttor, a European settler, was one of few colonists who honored Windradyne through public mourning notices when he died. This unusual gesture highlighted a rare bridge between the two communities during a period of conflict.

Location: New South Wales

GPS coordinates: -33.32700,149.61000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:24