NHER 50197 (Monument record) - Swaffham Cemetery and Chapel

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Summary

The chapel in Swaffham cemetery was built in 1924, at around the same time as the cemetery was laid out. One half of the cemetery was for Anglican burials, while the other was used for Roman Catholics and Non-Conformists.

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Map sheet	TF80NW
Civil Parish	SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

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The Chapel was constructed in 1924, which is presumably therefore the date of the cemetery as well, as it is not shown on earlier maps. Rectangular plan with a grid pattern of paths. One half provided for Anglican burials, the other for Roman Catholic and Nonconformist, but the ground is owned by the town council. At the centre is a chapel in the form of a Greek cross, each gable having a pointed door between two traceried windows. Some of the gables are glazed above. Recessed angles with canopies. Central fleche. Designed by O.W. Parry and restored in 1989.
See (S1) in file.
E. Rose (NLA), 15 May 2007.

Associated Sources (2)

--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
<S1> SNF70616 Newspaper Article: Lynn News. 1989. Chapel is renovated. 25 August.

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Record last edited

Aug 22 2008 3:08PM