New fence at Barber Hill Cemetery damaged in unexplained accident

New fence at Barber Hill Cemetery damaged in unexplained accident

Chea Waters Evans

The new fence bordering the West Burying Ground on Greenbush Road, also known as the Barber Hill Cemetery, lasted for a lot less time than some of the centuries-old gravestones it protects. Only two months after the fence was installed, it appears to have been hit and significantly damaged by a passing motor vehicle.

Fortress Max

Fortress Max

Vera Maloney

Throughout history humans have built forts or fortresses to protect themselves and their livestock from marauders, Neanderthals (our first cousin) and other animals. Some were quite elaborate with moats, turrets and drawbridges.