Wenlock Goldfield, Heritage-listed gold mine in Cape York Peninsula, Australia
The Wenlock Goldfield stretches along the eastern bank of the Wenlock River, containing multiple mining shafts, surface workings, and discarded equipment from past operations.
William Baird discovered gold at Retreat Creek in 1892, leading to the official proclamation of the Batavia Goldfield, which later became known as Wenlock Goldfield.
The settlement of Lower Camp evolved into Wenlock township in 1938, marked by remnants of gardens, mango trees, and structural foundations indicating miners' daily lives.
The site contains six separate mining areas connected by pathways, with evidence of both shallow and deep excavation methods used throughout its operational period.
During World War II, the Australian Army removed portable mining equipment from the site to prevent potential use by Japanese forces in case of invasion.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -13.08940,142.94350
Latest update: March 8, 2025 22:54
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