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9216


Newcastle


Elswick, Westgate Hill Cemetery, I'Anson tomb


Elswick


NZ26SW


Religious Ritual and Funerary


Funerary Site


Tomb


Early Modern


C19


Structure


Gothic tower tomb. 1873 by C. Burn of Newcastle; commemorating W.A. I'Anson, M.R.C.S., L.S.A., and members of his family. Sandstone tower, buttresed first stage and with marble corner pilasters to second stage; marble inlay panels. Low relief of Christ visiting sick on west side, and motto I WAS SICK AND YE VISITED ME. Top stage has 4 crocketed gables; finial missing. Erected by a number of his friends April 16th, 1873. LISTED GRADE 2


2371


6418


NZ23716418



Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historic Interest, 18/604; Alan Morgan, 2004, Beyond the Grave - Exploring Newcastle's Burial Grounds, page 111

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