Building record MDO47084 - Poole Crematorium
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Summary
Poole Crematorium opened in 1985, it was built for the Borough of Poole and designed by Richard Warmington, the design won a Civic Trust award. The building is of red brick, with sweeping tiled roofs. The landscaping was left as natural woodland to fit in with the surrounding area much of which is SSSI heathland. The grounds were assessed for inclusion in the Register of Parks and Gardens but did not meet the require criteria.
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Full Description
Poole Crematorium opened in 1985. The burial ground for internments spans 8 acres. There is a gated entrance and the grounds have gardens. The cemetery was considered for inclusion in the Register of Parks and Gardens, but was not added to the Register. <1>
Poole Crematorium opened in 1985, it was built for the Borough of Poole and designed by Richard Warmington, the design won a Civic Trust award. The building is of red brick, with sweeping tiled roofs. The landscaping was left as natural woodland to fit in with the surrounding area much of which is SSSI heathland. <2-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. HB/000002/0078.
- <2> SDO20094 Monograph: Grainger, Hilary J. 2005. Death Redesigned: British Crematoria - History, Architecture and Landscape. 468.
- <3> SDO20095 Digital archive: http://www.remembranceonline.co.uk/directory/burial-and-cremation/crematoria/poole-crematorium, 07-FEB-2011.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1433518. [Mapped feature: #636771 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0176 9633 (38m by 38m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 NW 96
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1433518
Record last edited
Sep 4 2023 5:57PM