Cemeteries · East Midlands
Buxton Cemetery
Also known as: Buxton
In or near Harpur Hill.
Buxton Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Buxton Miniature Railway · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Buxton Cemetery is located in the East Midlands, with the postcode SK17 9RY. The nearest railway station is Buxton Miniature Railway, which is 1.7 km away. Entry to the cemetery is free.
About
Buxton Cemetery is a cemetery in Derbyshire, the East Midlands of architectural and local-history note. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the High Peak parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Buxton Miniature Railway, about 1.7 km away. Postcode area SK17.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Leek Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Buxton is a spa town in the borough of High Peak, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England. It is England's highest market town, sited at some 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level. It lies close to Cheshire to the west and Staffordshire to the south, on the edge of the Peak District National Park. In 1974, the municipal borough merged with other nearby boroughs, including Glossop, to form the local government district and borough of High Peak. The town population was 20,048 at the 2021 Census (down from 21,108 at the 2011 Census). Sights include Poole's Cavern, a limestone cavern; St Ann's Well, fed by a geothermal spring bottled by Buxton Natural Mineral Water (owned by Nestle); and many historic buildings, including John Carr's restored Buxton Crescent, Henry Currey's Buxton Baths and Frank Matcham's Buxton Opera House. The Devonshire Campus of the University of Derby occupies historic premises. Buxton is twinned with Oignies in France and Bad Nauheim in Germany.
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Background
History
The origins of the name are unclear. It may derive from the Old English for Buck Stone or for Rocking Stone. The town grew in importance in the late 18th century, when it was developed by the Dukes of Devonshire, with a resurgence a century later as Victorians were drawn to the reputed healing properties of its waters.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2454, -1.9003
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- High Peak, unparished area
- Postcode
- SK17 9RY
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Buxton Miniature Railway — 1.7 km
- Official site
- www.highpeak.gov.uk
Sources
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St Mary's Church War Memorial, Buxton
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Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
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Galleries · 1.5 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buxton Cemetery?
- Buxton Cemetery is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK17 9RY), in the parish of High Peak, unparished area.
- What is Buxton Cemetery?
- Buxton Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Buxton Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Buxton Miniature Railway, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK17 9RY.
- Is Buxton Cemetery a protected site?
- Yes — Buxton Cemetery is part of the Leek Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Buxton Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, Buxton Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Buxton Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Buxton Miniature Railway, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK17 9RY.