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Showing posts with label cultural. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cultural. Show all posts

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Burra Monster Mine

Once one of the largest copper mines in the world, the Burra Monster mine, and the towns it created, are the birthplace of the guiding document for heritage practioners in Australia - the Australia ICOMOS Burra Charter.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Sevenhill Vineyard

Sevenhill is the Jesuit vineyard in the Clare Valley. Steeped in history Sevenhill produces a fantastic range of wines, has all the expected 19C vineyard heritage elements as well as a fantasic garden and church. A must visit for anyone making a heritage pilgrimage to Burra. Established in 1851 Sevenhill was named after the Seven Hill district of Rome. The church was built in 1864 of local stone and has a crypt beneath it. The St Ignatius 2010 is the best $40 bottle of wine. https://www.sevenhill.com.au/index.php jesuit burials crypt under St Ignatius Church Sevenhill Clare Valley SA_3552 Crypts grapes and vine leaf St Ignatius Church Sevenhill Clare Valley SA_3566 Vine leaves and vines. cross St Ignatius Church Sevenhill Clare Valley SA_3571 Church Cross wine press Clare Valley SA 2013_3492"> Wine Press valley vines Clare SA 2013_3469 vines