Description

Cemetery laid out 1847 in grounds of Janefield house and enclosed by stone-built walls (in part, of original policies), circa 1860 lodge, and gateway. Extensive series of 19th/20th century monuments; pedestal survives of monument (erected 1882) to Duncan Livingstone 1808-70) ("Am Bard Ileach") a major Gaelic poet who campaigned against the clearances and destruction of Gaelic culture. Also monument to Alexander Cruikshanks "accidentally killed while keeping goal for Strathclyde FC versus Rutherglen Glencairn FC, 12 June 1932, aged 24".

LODGE is single storey, painted ashlar, mixed classical details, L-plan front to driveway, pedimented gable with round-arched italianate 3-light window and anthemion finial; continuous string course at impost level; slate roof.

GATEWAY curves inwards on plan, 6 square paitned ashlar piers with shaped caps, decorative cast-iron gates and railings.

Statement of Interest

Also known as Janefield cemetery.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17815471

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Recommended Books

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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  London 4: North: North v. 4 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  London 6: Westminster (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England): Westminster v. 6
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  Essex: Buildings of England Series (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)