Tyne and Wear HER(8786): Jesmond, Newcastle General Cemetery, tomb of John Dobson - Details
8786
Newcastle
Jesmond, Newcastle General Cemetery, tomb of John Dobson
Jesmond
NZ26NE
Religious Ritual and Funerary
Grave Marker
Gravestone
Modern
C20
Structure
Headstone, enclosing rail, and cross laid flat. Circa 1905 headstone and rail;
c.1865 cross. Marble, sandstone ashlar and wrought iron railings. Marble head-
stone inscribed to commemorate John Dobson died 8th January 1865, and other
members of his family to his daughter Margaret, died 1905: scroll with carved
lilies. Chamfered sandstone curb with twisted iron posts and diagonally-set
square rails encloses graves; plain sandstone cross inscribed J D lies flat in
centre. Listed for historical interest. LISTED GRADE 2
2568
6537
NZ25686537
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historic Interest, 9/345