Survey Data
Reg No
22809124
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Historical, Social
Original Use
Graveyard/cemetery
In Use As
Graveyard/cemetery
Date
1855 - 1860
Coordinates
204764, 97963
Date Recorded
25/06/2003
Date Updated
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Description
Cemetery, established 1857, with various cut-stone grave markers, c.1860 – present. (ii) Gateway, built 1857, to west comprising pointed arch opening with chamfered surround, cut-stone voussoirs, wrought iron gate having gable over with cut-stone coping, and sections of random rubble stone flanking boundary wall to perimeter of site having squared rubble stone coping.
Appraisal
An extensive cemetery forming a picturesque landmark in the south outskirts of Lismore. A number of the grave markers are of some artistic design merit, and attest to high quality craftsmanship, while the gateway and boundary wall to the perimeter of the site form an attractive feature in the streetscape.