Morpeth Cemetery, Morpeth, New South Wales
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Location: Butchers Lane, Morpeth, New South Wales, Australia
Surnames/tags: Cemetery New_South_Wales
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General Information
Cemetery Name: Morpeth Cemetery and Columbarium
Address: Butchers Lane, Morpeth, New South Wales, Australia
GPS Coordinates: -32.73376185503674, 151.62419176119892 OpenStreetMap Google Maps
History
his early cemetery contains inscriptions dating from 1839. As is to be expected, a significant proportion of the monuments are sandstone. Many and beautiful are their designs and engravings; some are in excellent condition whilst others are now difficult to read because of erosion, flaking and damage. Of note is the considerable number of inscriptions that record drownings, particularly of seamen from various vessels. The Catholic portion reflects the high rate of Irish immigrants to settle in the area.
The cemetery is laid out in denominational portions of Anglican, Catholic, Methodist and Presbyterian. A modern columbarium has been erected in the Methodist portion. It appears to have come into use around 1980 and now contains about 100 plaques.
Monuments mainly a mix of sandstone & marble.
More Information
- Australian Cemetery Index
- Find a Grave
- Maitland City Council - Morpeth Cemetery and Columbarium
- Maitland City Council - Burial Register
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission
References
- This is part of the Australian Cemeteries Project.
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