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Old Napier Cemetery

 


Old Napier Cemetery in Hawkes Bay is literally one of my favourite places. So quiet, beautiful and peaceful. Some of my Scottish ancestors on my mothers side - the Dunlop clan are resting here.

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DB Stewart said…
I find them peaceful too, usually.
17 August 2025 at 08:40
Tom said…
...I love the iron fencing.
17 August 2025 at 10:10
roentare said…
It must feel very special to spend time there, surrounded by such beauty and the resting place of your own family.
17 August 2025 at 10:16
Marie Smith said…
A peaceful place for a walk among family!
17 August 2025 at 14:16
Tigger's Mum said…
Such a cute wee chapel. Old cemeteries are so much more imaginative and atmospheric than modern lawn cemeteries
17 August 2025 at 20:51
local alien said…
I like the peace of cemeteries like that. It's nice to sit and contemplate
17 August 2025 at 22:42
s.c said…
And very nice green.
17 August 2025 at 22:47
Bill said…
A pleasant and peaceful place, I enjoy walking through them.
18 August 2025 at 08:20
Jan K. alias Afanja said…
Beautiful! I love those old cemeteries; they often have a special atmosphere.
18 August 2025 at 10:00
EricaSta said…
What a peaceful mood! Thank you for sharing at MosaicMonday

Have a wonderful week.
20 August 2025 at 02:32
Graham Edwards said…
I've spent many an hour contemplating life, the universe and everything wandering around that cemetery when I lived just outside Napier.
2 September 2025 at 21:03
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