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Summary
Summary
This is a small historic graveyard in the grasslands in the West Belconnen area. It contains the graves of a few early settler families from the Canberra region.
The graveyard is being well maintained and there have been some graves marked with newer grave markers. There are some that look close to their original condition, and some where the gravestone has fallen over and left lying down.
There is no parking close by, but it is an easy walk from nearby roads. It is an easy 10 minute walk from Drake-Brockman Drive, or 5 minutes from William Hovell Drive. There seems to be a side road off William Hovell that takes you up to the Graveyard, but it isn't marked. When I was last there, there was a small body of water across the side road so I don't know how deep it was.
Location
Location
The graveyard it on top of a hill to the side of William Hovell Drive, in West Belconnen. There is a side road that takes you up there, but it may be problematical when wet.
Alternatively, you can park around the corner off Drake-Brockman Drive and have a 10 minute walk up the National Trail. You'll have to open and close a couple of gates to get to and into the graveyard.
Photos
Photos
Path along the National Trail from Drake-Brockman Dr
Looking over the fence at the graveyard
It's quite an oasis in the grassland with well mowed grass. You have to open the gate to get in.
Site of the old church
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