ENOCH'S POINT MINE WORKINGS

The Enoch’s Point Mine workings sit within the Upper Goulburn State Forest. The Unknown Mine Working were established in 1864. In 1865 an 8-head battery was erected, which was enclosed in a weatherboard building and powered by a 30ft-diameter waterwheel. The mine was worked profitably until 1882. The unknown workings comprise a large open cut mine, several known adits and shaft. The original battery site is situated below the mine on Railway Creek. The open-cut measures approximately 80m x 20m and has a 10m cutting. Within this open cut are several constructed stone walls, open and collapsed adits.  

The site is of historical and scientific significance. 

R Supple (1989: Report 194) previously determined the site is of state-level significance. Archaeological remains from the site have the potential to provide information about the gold rush that took place in the area and information about settlement patterns in the Upper Godburn Goldfields. The site is understood to be well-preserved.  

Updated: August 2022