Lonely Grave

Author

Shire of Beverley

Place Number

05593

Location

Brookton Rd 1 mile S of Beverley

Location Details

on left hand side

Other Name(s)

Francis Joseph Wansbrough

Local Government

Beverley

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

Constructed from 1883

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 31 May 2019

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 24 Jun 1996

Statement of Significance

The plaque was erected by the Beverley Historical Society in 1980. The grave represents an early burial in Beverley.

Physical Description

The grave can be found one mile south of Beverley on the road to Brookton, on the left hand side. It is constructed of stone in a round formation.

History

It is the grave of baby Francis Joseph Wansbrough, baby son of Joseph and Matilda Wansbrough. Born October 1882, he died in January 1883. Joseph Wansbrough worked on the railway line (opened 1886). He probably lived at main camp.

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Beverley Historical Society Inc.

Place Type

Other Built Type

Uses

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

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

07 Apr 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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