Hampton Township Ruins

Hampton Township Ruins is a historical site in Burra that allows visitors to explore an abandoned English-style township.

The township, named after Edward Hampton, consisted of 30 miners' cottages and a Bible Christian Chapel. It is located northeast of the Redruth Gaol, offering picturesque views of the mine area and other townships. The site was abandoned in 1960 and now serves as an important historical site for visitors interested in the region's history.

Visitors to the Hampton Township Ruins can wander through the remains of the English-style township, including miners' cottages and a chapel. This provides insight into the daily lives of the miners who once lived there. The site also offers scenic views of the mine area and other townships in Burra.

The Hampton Township Ruins are accessible year-round during daylight hours. The site is part of the Burra Heritage Passport, available for purchase at the Burra and Goyder Visitor Information Centre. This passport grants entry to various heritage sites in the Burra region.

To reach the Hampton Township Ruins, visitors can access the site using their Passport key. The Burra and Goyder Visitor Information Centre, located at 2 Market Square, Burra, sells the Passport.

The Hampton Township Ruins site provides facilities for disabled access, and visitors can contact the operator for more details.

Entry to the Hampton Township Ruins is included in the Burra Heritage Passport, which ranges in price from $0.00 to $30.00. The Passport can be purchased at the Burra and Goyder Visitor Information Centre.

Hampton Township Ruins is located northeast of the Redruth Gaol in Burra, with coordinates of -33.6772° S