The Somerset Graves Site, also known as the Somerset Jardine Cemetery, is a heritage-listed cemetery located in Somerset, Queensland. Established in 1864, it serves as a remnant of the original Somerset settlement, which was a significant port and settlement on Cape York Peninsula. The site contains seven marked graves, including those of Frank Jardine, a notable figure in the region's history, and two Japanese pearl divers. Additionally, the Kennedy Memorial Monument, unveiled in 1948, commemorates the 100th anniversary of Edmund Besley Court Kennedy's exploration of Cape York Peninsula. The cemetery was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 25 January 2018.
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