Monument record MDO47413 - Bournemouth North Cemetery
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Summary
Bournemouth North Cemetery opened in 1927. The cemetery spans 10.1 hectares. There is an entrance lodge and a chapel. The burial ground is divided into three sections: Church of England, Roman Catholic and Non-Denominational. The crematorium opened in 1938. There are a wide variety of trees, a yew hedge and a rose garden. There is a war memorial.
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Type and Period (10)
- CEMETERY (Early 20th Century - 1927 AD to 1927 AD)
- ROSE GARDEN (Early 20th Century - 1927 AD to 1927 AD)
- TREE AVENUE (Early 20th Century - 1927 AD to 1927 AD)
- ARBORETUM (Early 20th Century - 1927 AD to 1927 AD)
- CEMETERY CHAPEL (Early 20th Century - 1927 AD to 1927 AD)
- CEMETERY LODGE (Early 20th Century - 1927 AD to 1927 AD)
- MORTUARY CHAPEL (Early 20th Century - 1927 AD to 1927 AD)
- WAR MEMORIAL (FREESTANDING) (Early 20th Century - 1927 AD to 1927 AD)
- GRAVESTONE (Early 20th Century - 1927 AD to 1927 AD)
- HEDGE (Early 20th Century - 1927 AD to 1927 AD)
Full Description
Bournemouth North Cemetery opened in 1927. The cemetery spans 10.1 hectares. There is an entrance lodge and a chapel. The burial ground is divided into three sections: Church of England, Roman Catholic and Non-Denominational. The crematorium opened in 1938. There are a wide variety of trees, a yew hedge and a rose garden. There is a war memorial.
The cemetery was considered for inclusion in the Register of Parks and Gardens, but was not added to the Register. (1)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1029 9410 (387m by 421m) |
|---|---|
| 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 161
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1433510
Record last edited
Nov 25 2023 7:48AM
