Monument record MDO47341 - Bournemouth East Cemetery, Gloucester Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth
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Summary
Church of England and Non-Conformist Cemetery Chapels in Early English styles and linked by central former porch, built 1897, by F W Lacey (Borough Engineer).
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Type and Period (7)
- CEMETERY (Victorian - 1897 AD to 1898 AD)
- OHEL (Early 20th Century - 1922 AD to 1922 AD)
- JEWISH CEMETERY (Edwardian - 1906 AD to 1906 AD)
- MATZEVAH (Edwardian - 1906 AD to 1906 AD)
- STATUE (Victorian - 1898 AD to 1898 AD)
- GATE (Victorian - 1898 AD to 1898 AD)
- GRAVESTONE (Victorian - 1898 AD to 1898 AD)
Full Description
Cemetery opened in 1898. Entrance lodge has iron gates and turreted piers. There are some wooden headstones and not very much statuary. The boundary is hedge/ tree lined. The cemetery is divided into Church of England, Roman Catholic, Non-Denominational and Jewish areas. Cumberland Clark is buried here, photo of gravestone in file. The cemetery was considered for inclusion in the Register of Parks and Gardens, but was not added to the Register. <1>
Jewish section opened in 1906 and an Ohel constructed in 1922. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO18279 Scheduling record: English Heritage. English Heritage Alternative Action Report. HB/ 000002/0078.
- <2> SDO20269 Monograph: Kadish, Sharman. 2006. Jewish heritage in England : an architectural guide. 81.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1433496. [Mapped feature: #637116 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1205 9260 (636m by 356m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SW 160
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1433496
Record last edited
Nov 9 2023 4:56PM