NHER 33471 (Monument record) - Old Cemetery

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Summary

The Old Cemetery was laid out in 1855 after Market Gates Cemetery was closed. Different parts of the cemetery were laid out for different faiths. The pathways to each area were restricted with no interconnection with each other or with the churchyard. This was altered between 1875 and 1887 when connecting paths were made. Some of the original walks have been removed in places and used for burials but trees and planting generally reflect the first plan.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG50NW
Civil Parish GREAT YARMOUTH, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK

Map

Old Cemetery.
(S1) lists as grade two star (regional importance).
Laid out 1855 after Market Gates cemetery closed. North area reserved for Jews and Dissenters, south area for Anglicans. Jewish cemetery is still separate. Pathways etc. were restricted to the two sections with no inter connection with each other or with the churchyard. This was altered between 1875 and 1887 when connecting paths were made. Many fine monuments in southern area though some vandalism. Two circles planted with three holmoaks in such a way as to suggest a fourth has vanished, as symbolic of death. Original walks and circles removed in places and used for burials but trees and planting reflect the first plan.
See (S1) for details.
E. Rose (NLA), 26 February 1998.

  • <S1> Unpublished Report: Taigel, A. 1997. Norfolk Gardens Trust: Town Gardens Survey - Volume One. Norfolk Gardens Trust.

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Oct 12 2018 1:25PM

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