Cemeteries · London
City of London Cemetery and Crematorium
City of London Cemetery and Crematorium is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Manor Park · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
City of London Cemetery and Crematorium is a named cemetery in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1856. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Coordinates: 51.5592°, 0.0507°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The City of London Cemetery and Crematorium is a cemetery and crematorium in Manor Park, London. It is owned and operated by the City of London Corporation. It is designated Grade I on the Historic England National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. Anyone can be interred at the City of London Cemetery irrespective of city connections or religious beliefs. The cemetery reuses graves which have not been used for more than 75 years, and which are known to have depth for at least two more burials. English Heritage has listed many burial grounds and says it has no objection to the reuse of graves in principle, as long as heritage is protected.
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Background
History
of the cemetery gate]] In 1849 William J. Haywood, Chief Engineer of the Commissioners of Sewers of the City of London, reported on the condition of the city's churchyards and their health risks. The commissioners were responsible for public hygiene and sanitation and were in effect also the burial board for the City of London, due to section 43 of the Burial Act 1852 (15 & 16 Vict. c. 85). The commissioners directed that a cemetery be built for the city's 106 parishes, to replace intramural interment (burial within the confines of a parish). The task was taken up by William Haywood and Dr John Simon. In 1853 this led to the purchase of land owned by the 2nd Duke of Wellington, forming most…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5592, 0.0507
- District
- Newham
- Parish
- Newham, unparished area
- Postcode
- E12 5DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Ham
- Established
- 1856
- Nearest railway station
- Manor Park — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: w5061253 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: City of London Cemetery and Crematorium (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Central Avenue CoLC&C.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is City of London Cemetery and Crematorium?
- City of London Cemetery and Crematorium is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E12 5DS), in the parish of Newham, unparished area.
- When was City of London Cemetery and Crematorium built?
- Built or established in 1856.
- Who owns City of London Cemetery and Crematorium?
- City of London Cemetery and Crematorium is owned by | size = 200.
- How do I get to City of London Cemetery and Crematorium?
- The nearest railway station is Manor Park, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E12 5DS.