Local Government
Mingenew
Region
Midwest
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Location
Mingenew
Location Details
Other Name(s)
de Burgh's Copper Mine
Construction Date
Constructed from 1859
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Oct 1996 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Physical Description
Only a shallow depression left of the original excavation. Remains of the site of a forge, remains of a campsite.
23-10-1859 Charles Evans - Surveyor - Field Book No 2, p 3 noted copper.
History
In 1859 Robert de Burgh leased land at Arrino which contained copper ore. He mined the ore successfully and considered selling his pastoral holdings to augment the mine.
de Burgh's copper mine was one of a series of small but rich shows around Arrino, some of which were spasmodically mined until the 1950's.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Almost None.
Condition
Very Poor
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Mingenew 1846 - 1986". | Mingenew Historical Society | 1988 | |
| MA Bain; "Ancient Landmarks 1839 - 1894". | UWA Press | 1975 | |
| W & M de Burgh; "The Breakaways". | St George Books | 1981 |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MINING | Other |
| Present Use | MINING | Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
Creation Date
15 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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