Local Government
Northampton
Region
Midwest
Cnr West & Stephen Sts Northampton
Northampton
Midwest
Constructed from 1870
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 15 May 2020 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Apr 1996 | Category 2 | |
The site has high local significance for historic and social reasons because of the graves of early pioneers of the district who are buried there.
is is the original cemetery for Roman Catholic burials containing early headstones and railings. A simple pipe and 'cyclone' mesh fence, which probably replaces an earlier stone or timber fence, encloses the site. Research of early photographs may reveal the original fencing (if any) which may be more appropriate
The interdenominational Gwalla Cemetery (Site No. 132) was the first cemetery in Northampton. However, as the population of the town grew, each religion established their own churches and cemeteries. The old Roman Catholic Cemetery contains the graves of some of the district's early pioneers. It is no longer in use, having been replaced by the new town cemetery in Onslow Street (Site No.43)
Integrity: Low Orig'l Fabric: Reasonably intact
Fair
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feilman & Associates; "A Survey of Places of Historic and Landscape Significance in Northampton, Dongara, Geraldton, WA". | Shire of Northampton | 1977 | |
| Palassis; "Northampton Character Study". |
Other Built Type
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Cemetery |
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Cemetery |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
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