Monument record MDO23562 - Cemetery, Salisbury Road, Blandford
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Summary
Cemetery first shown on the Ordnance Survey map of 1885.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Blandford Forum Cemetery was created in the mid-19th Century. <1>
There are two chapels, a World War I war memorial and war graves. The cemetery was considered for inclusion in the Register of Parks and Gardens but was not added to the Register. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO10239 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1864, 1886. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one. paper. 1:2500.
- <2> SWX1383 Monograph: English Heritage. 1984-1987. Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: Dorset. Part 12. 000002/0078.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1433830.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 89232 07481 (134m by 191m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford Forum; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NE 140
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1433830
Record last edited
Feb 25 2022 2:51PM