About Line of Lode Miners Memorial
The Line of Lode Miners Memorial is a prominent outdoor memorial located on Federation Hill along the Line of Lode mullock heap in Broken Hill, New South Wales. Erected to honour more than 800 miners who lost their lives working in Broken Hill mines since 1883, it features a polished granite wall inscribed with their names. Set on the historic ore body that founded the city, it offers expansive panoramic views over Broken Hill and the surrounding outback landscape.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open-air memorial set atop a large mullock heap on Federation Hill overlooking the city of Broken Hill. The central feature is a long polished granite wall inscribed with the names of miners who died. The site includes paved walkways, seating, viewing platforms and interpretive signage. The surrounding landscape is arid and elevated, offering 360-degree views of the town, mines and outback plains. The Broken Earth Cafe and gift shop is located adjacent to the memorial.
Key highlights
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Polished granite memorial wall inscribed with names of over 800 miners
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Elevated location on the historic Line of Lode mullock heap on Federation Hill
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Panoramic 360-degree views over Broken Hill and surrounding outback
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Sunrise and sunset viewing over the city and desert landscape