Graveyards of Eastern Newfoundland: The history, stories and unexpected beauty of 50+ intriguing cemeteries

Description

In every town and outport in Newfoundland, down sideroads and ATV trails, up hidden paths, tucked between bushes, and perched on cliffs overlooking the surf, cemeteries are nestled against the wind, holding the names of the people who once made their homes on these shores. Often known to the locals but a mystery to visitors, the cemeteries of Newfoundland contains endless stories, imaginative imagery, and the history of trade and travel through the gravestones that reside there.

A Graveyard Guide to Eastern Newfoundland is a guidebook for those interested in exploring the island in a different way, seeking out the history and beauty of historic cemeteries. Off the beaten path, these sites are just the beginning for anyone interested in learning about the heritage of settlers and early communities that made these shores their home. Each site highlights the history of the community and burials, important people who lived there, and unique gravestones to look for when you visit.

So, get your boots and raincoats on, gather a snack and your sense of adventure, and get ready to experience parts of the province that you weren’t expecting.

 

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Author Bio

Robyn Sarah Lacey

Robyn Lacy is an archaeologist, author, and gravestone conservator. She has been interested in burial grounds ever since field school in Ireland, sitting in the rain in a medieval graveyard, and the rest is history. She has authored several academic books, including Daisy Wheel, Hexfoil, Hexafoil, Rosette: Protective Marks in Gravestone Art, published by Berghahn Books in 2024. Robyn has a PhD in Archaeology from Memorial University, and has done fieldwork across Canada, as well as in Ireland, and the Isle of Man. She currently serves as an adjunct professor in Memorial’s Archaeology Department.

Originally from Nova Scotia, she moved to Newfoundland in 2015 and has been enamoured with the province’s history ever since. Along with her partner, their small business Black Cat Cemetery Preservation travels the island and into Labrador, working with heritage groups and families to restore historic burial grounds.

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