Broomehill Cemetery

Author

Shire of Broomehill-Tambellup

Place Number

06211

Location

Kojonup Rd W of Broomehill

Location Details

Local Government

Broomehill-Tambellup

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1895

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 21 Nov 1996

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 20 Dec 2019

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 21 Nov 1996

Statement of Significance

Social: was used as a communal burial ground.

Physical Description

The Broomehill Cemetary is situated on the western edge of the township. Prior to this cemetary being opened for burials, the old cemetary at Eticup was used for interments. The old section of the cemetary was opened in 1895 for the burial of Constable John Nicholson. This section was closed after August 1926 and the new section was opened in December 1928. The burial of Arthur McGuire in 1964 was carried out in the old section.

Integrity/Authenticity

Extent of Original Fabric: ?% Modifications: Old section closed in 1926, new section opened in 1928.

Condition

Fair

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

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

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

24 Apr 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

10 May 2021

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