Whilst many of the monuments in the Graves of Historical Interest page are of architectural interest themselves, there are many other fine monuments primarily located along the Hawthorn and Long Walks which are of significant architectural interest. Please find descriptions and pictures of these various monuments detailed below.
1
The Weld Vault
Portland stone memorial of a female figure with her right arm draped over a funerary urn. In her left hand is an artist’s palette. At her feet are assorted objects which include mason’s tools, portrait bust, scrolled parchment and a Greco-Roman shield.
Please note that this vault is located on the east walk, very close to the intersection with the hawthorn walk. This vault is opposite the Victorian chapel.
2
Bradley Vault
Large Portland stone female figure depicted in grief holding a wreath draped over a Grecian urn with acanthus plant designs.
3
Harvie Vault
On top of this memorial stands a hound on his master’s cloak. It is believed the sculpture depicts the distressed dog found at the shoreline where its master drowned.
4
Ingram Memorial
Four Portland stone fluted columns with iconic capitals that support a canopy and a covering slab that house a Portland stone draped funerary urn on a pedestal.
5
Cusack Vault
Miniature temple that consists of a large three tier granite base surmounted by ten Tuscan columns of Portland stone. The columns support an entablature and a covering slab that houses a marble sarcophagus. It is one of the most prominent monuments in the Cemetery.
6
Gresham Vault
The pedestal on top of the tapered walls at one stage supported a bell with a chain running from it into the vault. This was erected with the purpose of allowing a lady who was interred (and who had a fear of being buried alive) to ring the bell if she awoke.
7
The Butler Vault
Small pyramid topped tomb with a small skull rendered in full relief above a carved doorway, a Victorian symbol of mortality.
8
Apjohn Vault
An elaborately carved Celtic cross with intricate Celtic designs. The most striking feature of this memorial is the intertwining serpent motif on the horizontal axis of the cross.
9
Perry Vault
A small granite neo-Egyptian vault with tapered sides. There are three decorative wreaths above the carved doorway.
10
Dunn Vault
A Portland carved statue of a woman in reflective grief with her right elbow resting on a funerary urn. Her left hand is holding an open tablet. Note the small fine olive tree engraving on the urn’s pedestal.
11
McNamara Vault
A carved white memorial depicting a Ship’s capstan, rope and raised anchor, partially covered by drapes
Please note that this vault is located on the second line of vaults on the north side of the long walk, metres from the Dunn memorial.
12
Meagher Vault
A gabled Portland chest tomb with slender flaming torches at either side. On the top of the memorial is a Masonic skull inside a Star of David motif and winged cherub head motifs at the edges.
13
Tisdall Vault
A large Portland stone urn sitting atop a tapered pedestal with elaborate carved drapes almost reaching the pedestal’s base.
14
Mahony Vault
A neo-Egyptian granite vault that consists of a tall centrepiece with tapered sides, positioned between two side pieces.
15
Dowse Vault
A marble Latin cross adorned with an elaborately carved funeral sheaf that sits atop the vault.
16
Haughton Vault
A large semi-circular Romanesque arch with three levels of ornate chevron carving enclosing the inscription panel. The pillars have foliated motifs at the base.
Please note that this memorial is located at the corner intersection of the Long Walk and the Low Walk.
