Elswick, Westgate Hill Cemetery, Clennell tomb

HER Number:
9113

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Elswick, Westgate Hill Cemetery, Clennell tomb

Place:
Elswick

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:
Religious Ritual and Funerary

Site Type: Broad:
Grave Marker

Site Type: Specific:
Gravestone

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
Headstone. Circa 1854. Signed Pearson of Gibson Street. Sandstone ashlar. Round-topped moulded slab commemorating John and Elizabeth Clennell of St. Peter's Quay died 1854 and 56, their son Luke and members of the Clennell family to 1938. Historical note: Luke Clennell was one of the best of a vigorous school of Newcastle painters. Included for historical interest. LISTED GRADE 2

Easting:
2361

Northing:
6422

Grid Reference:
NZ23616422

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historic Interest, 18/603