GLENTHOMPSON CEMETERY
Scott Street GLENTHOMPSON, Southern Grampians Shire
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Statement of Significance
The Glenthompson Cemetery is located in its own reserve on the south side of Scott Street, some distance from the centre of the township. The cemetery fits the traditional model of nineteenth century cemetery layout and design, which is simply axial and sub-divided into sections along denominational lines. The largest monument is the Brimacombe obelisk of grey granite. The cemetery is in good condition, and is well maintained. It retains a high degree of integrity.
How is it significant?
The Glenthompson Cemetery is of local significance to the districts of Glenthompson and Woodhouse and to the Southern Grampians Shire.
Why is it significant?
The Glenthompson Cemetery is of historical significance as an enduring record of those who have lived and died in the community, as a reflection of passing phases, ways of life and death, particular events, and as a source of documentary evidence. The cemetery has further historical significance for the burials of individuals and families who made important contributions to their community. The Cemetery is of social significance for reflecting the customs and tastes of the community, for reflecting different religious values, and for reflecting different economic and social status. It is also important as a place of homage and of passive recreation. The Glenthompson Cemetery is of architectural significance for its range of tombstones, memorials and iconography reflecting the aesthetics of different periods and groups within the community. It is also of interest for its overall design and position within the broader landscape.
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GLENTHOMPSON CEMETERY - Physical Conditions
The cemetery is well maintained, and the overall condition of the graveyard is good.
GLENTHOMPSON CEMETERY - Physical Description 1
The Glenthompson Cemetery is located in its own reserve on the south side of Scott Street immediately to the south of the Primary School and beside the Shire Depot. It is in the centre of the township and is on level ground. The approach to the cemetery is simple although the axis created by the central path has been reinforced by the low wall built to hold funerary ashes located at the far end. The cemetery, as usual, is sub-divided into sections along denominational lines. The largest monument is the Brimacombe obelisk of grey granite. The McLennan plot is beside it. There are no major plantings.
GLENTHOMPSON CEMETERY - Historical Australian Themes
Theme 9: Marking the phases of life
9.7 Dying
9.7.1 Dealing with human remains
9.7.3 Remembering the deadGLENTHOMPSON CEMETERY - Usage/Former Usage
Cemetery
GLENTHOMPSON CEMETERY - Integrity
high degree of integrity
GLENTHOMPSON CEMETERY - Physical Description 2
McLennan family
Brimacombe family
Walter family
Henry familyGLENTHOMPSON CEMETERY - Physical Description 3
Cemetery Reserve
Heritage Study and Grading
Southern Grampians - Southern Grampians Shire Heritage Study
Author: Timothy Hubbard P/L, Annabel Neylon
Year: 2002
Grading:
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