This page highlights the ruins, relics and lost sites of Christmas Island uncovered through visits and historical research. More entries are added as they come to light.
Ruins
The Assistant Manager’s/Chief Engineer’s House
Japanese Ammunition cave including video tour
Arthur’s steps – who was Arthur?
19 World War II Japanese ruins and sites (Thesis: “The Archaeology of the Japanese World War II occupation of Christmas Island” by Helena van der Reit)
Lost sites
The original wards and hospital buildings (c1900-1908)
The first kongsi in Settlement (c1900-1917)
Mandors’ Quarters aka The Virgin Castle
Relics
Relics from Christmas Island are catalogued and showcased at the Christmas Island Virtual Museum. Browse a growing collection that includes coins, WW2 artefacts, headstones, ephemera and so much more.
