Line of Lode Miners' Memorial — Broken Hill

A Monument Built on Sacrifice

The Line of Lode itself is the very ore body discovered by Charles Rasp in 1883, the geological formation that gave Broken Hill its name and its fortune, as detailed on our Mining Heritage page. Sitting atop the central mine dump, the memorial commemorates the more than 800 miners who lost their lives extracting silver, lead, and zinc from beneath the city over more than a century of continuous operations.

A Vantage Point Like No Other

Because the memorial sits on elevated mine tailings directly above the town, it offers 360-degree panoramic views recognised as one of the best photography vantage points in Broken Hill — see our Photography & Outback Scenery guide for the best light conditions to visit. The memorial's silhouette against the sunset sky is one of the most recognisable images of the city, alongside the Living Desert Sculptures profiled on our Living Desert Sculptures page.

Part of a Wider Heritage Story

The memorial forms part of the industrial landscape that helped secure Broken Hill's National Heritage listing in 2015, detailed on our Broken Hill page, and pairs naturally with a visit to the Sulphide Street Railway & Historical Museum for a fuller picture of the city's mining past.