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GUIDELINES FOR CEMETERY CONSERVATION PART TWO - WHAT unallocated marginal zone designated as “plantation”. The area was often of 8 acres (3.24 ha.). Old parish maps show a wide variety of "standard" Lands Department cemetery plans In later years, part or all of general cemeteries have been laid out as lawn cemeteries, either within one or more denominational sections, or unsectarian. Similarly, crematorium walls have become a common feature of many general cemeteries. 1.3 Landscape features 1.3.1 Fencing and gates There are many significant elements of historic cemeteries, beyond those which are obvious. All the features of the original layout, and many later features too, contribute to the cemetery’s character and should be conserved wherever possible. Cemetery fencing and gates have always played an important role, whether to enclose and define the area, divide the denominational sections, to exclude livestock, or as a CEMS\Policy Paper Review & model letters\2nd Edition Jan 2010.doc 19
GUIDELINES FOR CEMETERY CONSERVATION PART TWO - WHAT distinctive element in the townscape. Older or original fencing, even if only partly preserved, add to the history and sense of age of the place. Old gates and fences are an important part of a cemetery's history 1.3.2 Paths and drainage Lych gates are a traditional resting place for funerals Path and drainage features of all cemeteries should be retained and conserved. Gravel paths were typical of 19th century landscape design. Dish-gutters of brick were a feature of larger 19th century cemeteries. The introduction of incompatible modern materials such as concrete should be avoided or minimised. Ornamental drainage systems at Rookwood were formerly neglected .... CEMS\Policy Paper Review & model letters\2nd Edition Jan 2010.doc 20
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