Newcastle General Cemetery, tomb of John Dobson
Newcastle General Cemetery, tomb of John Dobson
HER Number
8786
District
Newcastle
Site Name
Newcastle General Cemetery, tomb of John Dobson
Place
Jesmond
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
Site Type: Broad
Grave Marker
Site Type: Specific
Gravestone
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Form of Evidence
Structure
Description
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
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
Easting
425680
Northing
565370
Grid Reference
NZ425680565370
Sources
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historic Interest, 9/345