BRANXHOLME CEMETERY
off Henty Highway BRANXHOLME, Southern Grampians Shire
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Statement of Significance
The Branxholme Cemetery, located some six kilometers north east of the township of Branxholme, to the north of the Glenelg Highway, is a large reserve on an elevated site. It is the only cemetery associated with Branxholme, and its earliest burials date from the mid 1850s. There are several important memorials within the cemetery, particularly to those from early Pastoral Runs surrounding the township. The graves are grouped in the conventional manner, according to denominations. There are no significant plantings. The cemetery is in very good condition, and retains a very high degree of integrity.
How is it significant?
The Branxholme Cemetery is of historical, social and architectural significance to the district of Branxholme and the Southern Grampians Shire.
What is significant?
The Branxholme 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 documentary evidence.
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 passive recreation.
The 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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BRANXHOLME CEMETERY - Physical Conditions
Good
BRANXHOLME CEMETERY - Physical Description 1
The Branxholme Cemetery is located on a rise to the north of the Arrandoovong Creek, approximately six kilometres north east of the township of Branxholme, on the Glenelg Highway.
The graves are grouped in the conventional manner. According to denominations. There are no structures on the site. No formal plantings or landscape elements are visible, although there are many natives planted around the site.
The graves of many families who made important contributions to the development of the Byaduk community are located in the cemetery.BRANXHOLME 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 deadBRANXHOLME CEMETERY - Usage/Former Usage
cemetery
BRANXHOLME CEMETERY - Integrity
High degree of integrity
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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KOORNONG HOMESTEAD COMPLEXSouthern Grampians Shire
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ROYSTONSouthern Grampians Shire
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RECREATION RESERVE and SWIMMING POOLSouthern Grampians Shire
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