Listed Building record MDO15834 - Two Graveyards of United Reform Church, Milhams Street, Christchurch
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Summary
2 railed graveyards, that on north side of Millhams Street, adjoining the United Reform Church, has a fine row of early C19 altar tombs lined up in front of Sunday School.  7 have fluted corners pilasters (earliest date 1819) another with round arches at sides (death 1851).  Other headstones in Georgian tradition of circa 1830-50.  Graveyard on south side of street has some tombstones now arranged against rear walls.  Important position at angle in Millham Street and at the centre of a group of listed buildings.
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                2 railed graveyards, that on north side of Millhams Street, adjoining the United Reform Church, has a fine row of early C19 altar tombs lined up in front of Sunday School.  7 have fluted corners pilasters (earliest date 1819) another with round arches at sides (death 1851).  Other headstones in Georgian tradition of circa 1830-50.  Graveyard on south side of street has some tombstones now arranged against rear walls.  Important position at angle in Millham Street and at the centre of a group of listed buildings.
This description is derived from the associated designation record, the validity of which has not been checked.
            
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| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1587 9282 (46m by 48m) (2 map features) | 
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| Map sheet | SZ19SE | 
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Record last edited
Feb 17 2011 11:46AM