Parks · North Wales
St James Cemetery
St James Cemetery — a park in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
St James Cemetery is a park in wales-north, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
St James Cemetery is a park located in North Wales. It is notable for its historical significance and well-preserved landscape, offering a tranquil space for reflection. The cemetery features a variety of memorials and tombs, showcasing the region's heritage.
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Background
History
The workings and operation of the cemetery predate the Cathedral to which it does not belong. The Cathedral, which began construction in 1903, occupies most of rock outcrop above the cemetery known as St James Mount (also known as Quarry Hill or Mount Zion) that in 1771 was established as Liverpool's first public park. The cemetery has two entrances which are always open. At the north side a stone path lined with recycled grave stones descends through a short tunnel between The Oratory and the main entrance of the cathedral. The southern entrance near Upper Parliament street is through a stone arch between the Garden Lodge and the steps up to the Mount. Notable features include the…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3971, -2.9719
- District
- Liverpool
- Parish
- Liverpool, unparished area
- Postcode
- L1 7BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Liverpool Riverside
- Established
- 1829
- Official site
- www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: St James Cemetery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St James Cemetery?
- St James Cemetery is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode L1 7BL), in the parish of Liverpool, unparished area.
- When was St James Cemetery built?
- Built or established in 1829.
- Who owns St James Cemetery?
- St James Cemetery is owned by Liverpool City Council.
- Is St James Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, St James Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to St James Cemetery?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode L1 7BL. It sits within the Liverpool Riverside parliamentary constituency.