Beehive Chimney Maldon

It was built in 1863 for the new beehive company one of the larger mining companies in victoria and stands 30 meters high and can be seen from around maldon.

Beehive chimney maldon.

The beehive gold mine ruins at maldon incorporate the imposing beehive chimney which is visible from most parts of town and even from the top of mount tarrengower. It is the only remaining chimney of its type in victoria. A shaft still remains and there is some old foundations for machinery and the steam room. It was built in 1863 for the new beehive company one of the larger mining companies in victoria and stands 30 meters high and can be seen from around maldon.

It sits on a walking track which winds down from the union hill mine to teh north still being worked and finishes with a glorious view of the town from anzac hill. You will see it on the right just past phoenix street. The 30 metre high beehive mine chimney is an iconic part of the maldon skyline. Completed in 1863 and standing 30 metres high it is the only one of its age and size still standing in victoria.

The beehive mine is easy to find because the chimney is visible from quite a distance. It is the only remaining. Drive up hill which is north through town and take the right fork onto main street. This picture is a view of main street maldon from above the beehive chimney showing maldon on a cool autumn day.

Completed in 1863 it s the only chimney of its age and size remaining in victoria. Beehive mine chimney maldon. The towering chimney is 30 metres high and makes a prominent land mark and is testimony to excellent brick work skills. Visitors can stroll through the mine site of the beehive gold company and take a close look at the chimney and a fenced mine shaft.

See 21 reviews articles and 23 photos of beehive mine chimney ranked no 13 on tripadvisor among 21 attractions in maldon. A shaft still remains and there is some old foundations for machinery and the steam room. Maldon s beehive chimney was built in 1863 for its namesake mine which closed in 1918 and the 30m perfectly formed chimeny is the largest one of its type. A shaft still remains and there is some old foundations for machinery and the steam room.

The builder s name is unfortunately not known. The beehive mine chimney stands out against the maldon skyline and is a testament to the bricklayer who built it. Discover a selection of 89 vacation rentals in beehive mine chimney and mine ruins maldon that are perfect for your trip. Holy trinity anglican church at maldon.