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GLENTHOMPSON CEMETERY

Location Scott Street GLENTHOMPSON, Southern Grampians Shire File Number 41 Level Stage 2 study complete

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Statement of Significance

What is significant?
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.