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Old Burying Ground
Read Halifax's early history through carved gravestones and the prominent Welsford-Parker Monument in this compact burial ground beside the Barrington and Spring Garden intersection.
The surviving stones reveal individual lives behind the familiar story of a colonial port. Different lettering, symbols and materials make the cemetery worth observing slowly, while the monumental entrance shows how public commemoration changed over time. This is a burial place as well as a historic site, so keep to paths and treat inscriptions with care.
What to look for
Carved historic gravestones
Welsford-Parker Monument
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 15–30 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.
