Heritage Assessments

Location

Frederickton, NSW. Australia

 

Client

Rupert G.H. Milne Home Landscape Consulting

 

Project Type

Heritage Assessment

 

CEMETERY

Frederickton cemetery, a locally listed heritage item, was dedicated in 1892 although the first burial is believed to have taken place in 1845.

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Originally the cemetery comprised an area of nearly 3 hectares, however, in 2001 the local Council purchased an adjoining lot adding another 0.84 hectares to the cemetery. More than 3,000 people are interred several of these being pioneers of the district.

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The client had been commissioned by the Kempsey Shire Council to prepare a Plan of Management for the cemetery – a requirement of which was that a Heritage Assessment form part of the plan.

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The Heritage Assessment delved into the history of the cemetery, the fabric, significant burials, Australian war graves and included a Statement of Cultural Significance.

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The Plan of Management would set policies and strategies in place for the future development and maintenance of the cemetery.