Historic Canton Corner Cemetery, Canton, MA June 6, 20154

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Historic Canton Corner Cemetery, Canton, MA June 6, 20154
Historic Canton Corner Cemetery, Canton, MA June 6, 20154

This year the Commission wishes to
address three problems of critical concern in the cemetery: (1) the condition of the
Receiving Tomb which date to 1882; (2) the condition of the three adjacent tomb vaults
dating back to 1837; and (3) the need for a retaining wall to protect at risk gravestones.
There are multiple issues surrounding the restoration and stabilization of this unique
section of the Canton Corner Cemetery. The mortar joints on the Receiving Tomb have
eroded, while the granite blocks, doors and hinges on the three adjacent tomb vaults are
badly shifted. Soil erosion is exacerbating the degradation of this site and a retaining wall
will be needed to prevent gravestones on a nearby knoll from toppling. In order to
identify the best solution to the multiple issues in this area, the Canton Historical
Commission is seeking CPA funding in the amount of $11,000 to develop design plans for
restoring and stabilizing these monuments.
The Canton Corner Cemetery is a major contributing element in the Canton Corner
Historic District and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (2009). The
Canton Historical Commission believes it is important to respect and maintain the
significance and integrity of our town’s National Register Historic District in order that it
may be studied and enjoyed by future generations.

Canton Historical Commission

This year the Commission wishes to
address three problems of critical concern in the cemetery: (1) the condition of the
Receiving Tomb which date to 1882; (2) the condition of the three adjacent tomb vaults
dating back to 1837; and (3) the need for a retaining wall to protect at risk gravestones.
There are multiple issues surrounding the restoration and stabilization of this unique
section of the Canton Corner Cemetery. The mortar joints on the Receiving Tomb have
eroded, while the granite blocks, doors and hinges on the three adjacent tomb vaults are
badly shifted. Soil erosion is exacerbating the degradation of this site and a retaining wall
will be needed to prevent gravestones on a nearby knoll from toppling. In order to
identify the best solution to the multiple issues in this area, the Canton Historical
Commission is seeking CPA funding in the amount of $11,000 to develop design plans for
restoring and stabilizing these monuments.
The Canton Corner Cemetery is a major contributing element in the Canton Corner
Historic District and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (2009). The
Canton Historical Commission believes it is important to respect and maintain the
significance and integrity of our town’s National Register Historic District in order that it
may be studied and enjoyed by future generations.

Canton Historical Commssion

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