Bay View Cemetery, according to A Guide to Cemeteries in Essex County Massachusetts, is also known at Third Parish Cemetery. It is said to be the third oldest in Gloucester established in 1728 (according to Find-a-Grave). One of the most notable items from my recent walk through are the slate stones. These always fascinate me and it appears the slate stones in this cemetery are much wider than the slate stones I typically see in New York cemeteries. The etchings are art in themselves and it makes me want to study up on the stone carvers of the era.
It’s very hilly and uneven so take care. There are also signs of disrepair so be vigilant if you are doing your own walk through.
I wondered if there was ever a view of a bay from here and it seems perhaps so: water is visible off in the distance.
It shows beauty even in winter:
This is the scene that attracted me to this cemetery in the first place one October day a while back. Even cats sometimes want to pay respect, although I suspect a different motivation here.
Good Morning Gloucester 