Horrocks Monument
A monument to explorer John Horrocks, the European founder of Penwortham.
At Penwortham, a monument marks the legacy of John Horrocks, the young English explorer who founded the settlement in the early days of European arrival in the Clare Valley. Penwortham is among the oldest settled spots in the region, and Horrocks's name echoes through local place names and trails.
The monument offers a quiet moment of historical context on a drive or ride along the valley's southern stretch. Horrocks's story, including his ill-fated final expedition, adds colour to the region's pioneering chapter.
It sits close to the Riesling Trail and the historic St Mark's churchyard, making a natural heritage pairing.
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- Old cottage, Penwortham.JPG by Marionlad , CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons