Cranebrook – Castlereagh Anglican Cemetery

The bushland setting of the Castlereagh Anglican Cemetery and its historical associations with the Macquarie era town reserve are unique at a state level. The cemetery demonstrates longevity of European occupation in Australia, clearly demarcates the old township and is the major remaining physical evidence of the town reserve, and has associations with a high number of early settlers of local and state significance and documents many pioneer families prior to Civil Registration. It is one of the oldest undisturbed burial grounds in Australia. The bush setting evokes the pioneer period of settlement, while it contains several monuments of unusual and early design. The cemetery includes a small population of the endangered native plant species, Dillwynia Tenuifolia. image
Name of Item Cranebrook Castlereagh General Cemetery
Type of Item Landscape
Group/Collection Cemeteries and Burial Sites
Category Cemetery/Graveyard/Burial Ground
Primary Address 77-85 East Wilchard Road, Cranebrook, NSW 2749
Alternate Address 132-156 Church Street, Castlereagh, NSW 2749
County Cumberland
Local Govt. Area Penrith
Surburb Cranebrook
Construction Years 1814
Current Use Cemeteries and Burial Sites
Former Use Cemeteries and Burial Sites
Heritage Listing Local Government
Heritage Listing Local Government
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