Cemeteries · North East England
Preston Cemetery
In or near Eaglescliffe.
Preston Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tees Small Gauge Railway · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Preston Cemetery is a cemetery in North-East England of architectural and local-history note. It sits within the Stockton North parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Tees Small Gauge Railway, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area TS18.
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Official information
Preston Cemetery, located about 10km north of Melbourne's CBD, is the burial site of many 19th-century pioneers and features the largest public mausoleum in the southern hemisphere. Established in 1864, it spans approximately 14 acres and contains over 24,000 graves.
From the Wikipedia article
Preston General Cemetery is located in the northern Melbourne suburb of Bundoora, Victoria, Australia. The main entrance is on Plenty Road, Bundoora. The Cemetery is managed by Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT). Preston Cemetery contains the largest public mausoleum in the southern hemisphere.
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Background
History
Originally called McLean's Cemetery, Darebin Creek Cemetery and then the Strathallan Cemetery, Preston General Cemetery was established in 1864.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.5423, -1.3372
- District
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Parish
- Stockton-on-Tees, unparished area
- Postcode
- TS18 3SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stockton North
- Phone
- 1300 022 298
- Established
- 1864
- Nearest railway station
- Tees Small Gauge Railway — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Monday to Sunday: 7.30am - 5.30pm; 7.30am - 7.30pm (during daylight saving)
- Official site
- www.gmct.com.au
Sources
- osm: w39630415 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Preston Cemetery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Preston Cemetery?
- Preston Cemetery is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TS18 3SG), in the parish of Stockton-on-Tees, unparished area.
- What is Preston Cemetery?
- Preston Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Preston Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Tees Small Gauge Railway, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TS18 3SG.
- When was Preston Cemetery built?
- Built or established in 1864.
- Who owns Preston Cemetery?
- Preston Cemetery is owned by Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust.
- Is Preston Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, Preston Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Preston Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Tees Small Gauge Railway, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS18 3SG.