Last updated 6Jun22

Glenburn-Burbong Historical Precinct, multiple sites

The Glenburn-Burbong Historical Precinct is located in the area of the confluence of Glen Burn Creek and the Molonglo River in the Kowen Pine Forest, ACT Forests.

#1 Glenburn Shearers Quarters – Location: GR 55H GA 10726-90108 (MGA94), Bungendore 8727-2N 1:25000; and Shearing Shed – Location: GR 55H GA 10782-90162 (MGA94), Bungendore 8727-2N 1:25000
#2 Colverwell Graves – Location: GR 55H GA 10777-90360 (MGA94), Bungendore 8727-2N 1:25000
#3 Glenburn Hayshed and Yards Ruins – Location: GR 55H GA 10409-90480 (MGA94), Bungendore 8727-2N 1:25000
#4 Glenburn Homestead – Location: GR 55H GA 10375-90413 (MGA94), Bungendore 8727-2N 1:25000
#5 Site of Kowen Public School and Charcoal Kilns – Location: GR 55H GA 10171-90613 (MGA94), Bungendore 8727-2N 1:25000
#6 Glenburn Sheep Yards and Dip Ruins – Location: GR 55H GA 10239-90171 (MGA94), Bungendore 8727-2N 1:25000
#7 Glenburn Hayshed remains – Location: GR 55H GA 10611-90191 (MGA94), Bungendore 8727-2N 1:25000
#8 Site of Kowen Copper Mine – Location: GR 55H GA 10118-88950 (MGA94), Bungendore 8727-2N 1:25000
#9 Ruins of Colliers Homestead – Location: GR 55H GA 09621-88869 (MGA94), Bungendore 8727-2N 1:25000
#10 Ruins of Curleys Hut – Location: GR 55H GA 09600-88965 (MGA94), Bungendore 8727-2N 1:25000
#11 Ruins of John Coppins Homestead – Location: GR 55H GA 08706-89032 (MGA94), Bungendore 8727-2N 1:25000
#12 Argyle Ruins – Location: GR 55H GA 08572-88871 (MGA94), Bungendore 8727-2N 1:25000.

Colliers homestead and orchard, June 2013

Visits: 25 Jun 13, 28 May 13, 11 Aug 12, 24 Mar 08, 29 Jan 08

Photographs are available.

Documentation:

• NPAACT monograph Twelve historic sites in the Glenburn and Burbong areas of the Kowen Forest, Australian Capital Territory by Colin McAlister, 2007: Download it here.

• Friends of Glenburn: A very active work and support group for the precinct. Additional material available for download here

• Sites of Significance in the ACT. A 9 volume set, pre-cursor to the ACT Heritage Register. Published in 1988 (Vols 1-7), 1989 (Vol 8) and 1990 (Vol 9). Site K1 – Glenburn Homestead, Colverwell Graves, Shearing Shed; Site K5 – Colliers Homestead. See extracts of the relevant pages in the photos above.

• Riotact website June 2022:
This 10.4 km trail takes in historical sites from the earliest European settlers to the Canberra region. There are old homesteads, woolsheds, farm machinery, sheep yards, a small cemetery and even the remains of the old Kowen School.

The entrance is elusive and shared with the Canberra International Clay Target Club just outside Queanbeyan on the Kings Highway. A yellow gate marks the start of the walk. Small signs will guide you the rest of the way and point out the significant sites.