It's been quite a while since I last updated my blog, so I thought I had better make an entry. Today, a crew of four volunteers worked at the Hollingsworth Cemetery mainly digging up the fence for restoration and cutting out tree roots and stumps along the way. It is a massive chore for such a small cemetery.
After several hours, a few of us discussed alternative options. Rather than dig up this old fence to restore it, wouldn't it be better to cut it out below grade and install a more modern fence? Some of the original fence, such as the gate and a couple corner posts, could be used in the design. There are two corner posts missing. The gate has a post on each side of it. There is one other corner post still in place. If any portion of the original fence is used, some of the pieces will require straightening. Blacksmiths are already difficult to come by, let alone one who would be able to work on the old style iron fence.
What should we do? What would you do?
For pictures, please browse earlier postings of Hollingsworth Cemetery.
