The Byrnestown Cemetery is located adjacent to the Gayndah-Mount Perry Road on Cemetery Rd,just west of Murtons Rd in the north east of the former settlement\non approximately two hectares of cleared bushland on a ridge, bordering onto the road in the north. The slightly sloped site\nfeatures native grasses and some trees and shrubs and is surrounded by a post and four wire fence. Access is through a\nwide metal gate with wrought iron feature suspended between two timber posts with square profile featuring decorative\ntops. The graves are located in the northern part of the site divided into three sections in the east, west and centre and are\narranged in rows. Grave surrounds include concrete, wrought iron and metal pipes structures. There are a variety of grave\nmarkers including metal stakes and concrete plaques. Memorials feature headstones of varying shapes, materials and\nconditions, including crosses, tiered ornaments, memorial plaques on oblique concrete bases and a cairn. The location of\nthe cemetery on a ridgeline provides an excellent view over the site of the former commune.\n