Dilyan’s Grave is a quiet and meaningful site, offering visitors an opportunity to learn about local Aboriginal history and reflect on the life of Quency Dilyan.
Dilyan lived with his ‘mob’ in the Wandering Williams area and was known as a brave and highly skilled tracker. He accompanied important explorers and surveyors into the Boddington area. Dilyan was stabbed to death by a member of a feuding tribe while returning from obtaining goods in town.
This site offers insight into the significant role Aboriginal people played in shaping the area’s early history, as well as the complex and often challenging past that accompanied settlement. Visiting Dilyan’s Grave allows time for reflection and a deeper understanding of the cultural heritage connected to the land.
The site is located approximately 5 kilometres south of Boddington on Bannister-Marradong Road, west of the Boddington Cemetery and is signposted.
Dilyan’s Grave is best approached with respect and care. A visit offers a thoughtful and reflective experience, providing a meaningful connection to Aboriginal heritage and the historical foundations of the Boddington area.
