Safety audit carried out on church headstones

Gravestones in one of Cornwall's oldest churchyards are being tested to check they are stable as part of a regular audit. Saltash Town Council, in collaboration with St Stephen's Church, have started checking the headstones to ensure the site remains safe for visitors. Authorities have to inspect headstones in cemeteries at least every five years to make sure dangerous or unstable memorials are identified and made safe. Over time, memorials could become loose or unstable due to natural wear, ground movement, or weathering. 

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