inHerit Logo

Meekatharra Cemetery

Author

Shire of Meekatharra

Place Number

25170
There no heritage location found in the Google fusion table.

Location

Lot 72 Wiluna Rd Meekatharra

Location Details

Local Government

Meekatharra

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Constructed from 1907

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 21 Sep 2013 Category B

Category B

Retain and conserve the place. Undertake photo record of the place prior to any development.

Statement of Significance

Meekatharra Cemetery is significant for the sense of place and record of history of the people associated with Meekatharra since 1907.

Physical Description

Fenced cemetery of grave sites with various headstones and grave markers.

History

Reserve 10223, Kyarra (Meekatharra) Cemetery was established in 1907 after gold was located underground close to the old Meekatharra Cemetery. It has an area of 5 acres.

Integrity/Authenticity

INTEGRITY High degree
AUTHENTICITY High degree

Condition

Good

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number Description
Regional 1 Municipal Inventory

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Cemetery
Present Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Cemetery

Historic Themes

General Specific
OTHER Other Sub-Theme

Creation Date

03 Jun 2002

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

24 May 2021

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.