Cemeteries · West Midlands
Brandwood End Cemetery
In or near Wythall.
Brandwood End Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pineapple Road · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Brandwood End Cemetery is a named cemetery in the United Kingdom. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Coordinates: 52.4166°, -1.8974°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Brandwood End Cemetery is a cemetery located in the Brandwood ward of Birmingham, England.
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Background
History
Until the early 19th century the Church of England church yards and burial grounds were the only major places available for burials. By that time these ancient burial grounds were becoming overcrowded, causing the burials to become shallower and the graveyards to be considered as unsanitary health hazards. Added to this was the massive increase in the population, particularly in the expanding urban industrial areas, which increased the demand for burial space. The situation was further exacerbated by the increased death rate during periodic epidemics such as cholera, occurring unchecked within these overcrowded urban environments. These burial problems were resolved with the development of…
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- Coordinates
- 52.4166, -1.8974
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B14 6LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Selly Oak
- Established
- 1899
- Nearest railway station
- Pineapple Road — 1.7 km
- Official site
- www.birmingham.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: w144511828 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Brandwood End Cemetery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Brandwood Cemetery chapels 90.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brandwood End Cemetery?
- Brandwood End Cemetery is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B14 6LL), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Brandwood End Cemetery?
- Brandwood End Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Brandwood End Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Pineapple Road, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode B14 6LL.
- When was Brandwood End Cemetery built?
- Built or established in 1899.
- Who owns Brandwood End Cemetery?
- Brandwood End Cemetery is owned by Birmingham City Council.
- Is Brandwood End Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, Brandwood End Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brandwood End Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Pineapple Road, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B14 6LL.