Location: ASAC C2A boxes 26, 27, 28, 29
Burial records associated with the now closed Cypress Street Burial Ground or cemetery which was the main Anglican burial ground from 1820s to 1950s, although it was officially closed for burials in the 1920s.
Contents include:
Even as late as 2014, the derelict caretakers' cottage was a matter for discussion and decision by St. John's Parish Council, despite the use of the cleared burial ground by Broadland House (Grammar) School as playing fields since the 1950s.The cottage was demolished.
It is estimated that 9000 people were buried there.
See linked article
Cypress Street Burial Ground Records
Identifer
ASJ2023.61Physical Description
Set - Boxes 1-4Location: ASAC C2A boxes 26, 27, 28, 29
Burial records associated with the now closed Cypress Street Burial Ground or cemetery which was the main Anglican burial ground from 1820s to 1950s, although it was officially closed for burials in the 1920s.
Contents include:
- accounts and receipts
- registers of burials
- alphabetical lists of burial surnames
- maintenance reports
- lists of graves, person interred, description of grave, payee and amount listed by year (for part of the period)
- documentation regarding title of land (2009-10), demolition of cottage.
Historical Details
The Cypress Street burial ground was a necessity for the colonial era, but suffered much controversy during its years of use, with accusations of neglect, misuse of burial revenues and defiance of Launceston Council orders to stop burials after 1909.Even as late as 2014, the derelict caretakers' cottage was a matter for discussion and decision by St. John's Parish Council, despite the use of the cleared burial ground by Broadland House (Grammar) School as playing fields since the 1950s.The cottage was demolished.
It is estimated that 9000 people were buried there.
See linked article
Materials
papersDating of Item
1820s to 1950sDatabase Date: Faculty Date:
December 19 2023;