Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Quaker's Cemetery
In or near Waterside.
Quaker's Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lenzie · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Quaker's Cemetery is a named cemetery in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.9359°, -4.0993°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Quaker's Cemetery is a private cemetery owned by Worcester Friends Meeting, currently in use for burials. Visitors are welcome to pay their respects during daylight hours, but must adhere to guidelines regarding behavior and photography.
From the Wikipedia article
The Quaker Cemetery is a privately owned cemetery in Leicester, Massachusetts, established in 1740 and located at the site of the old meeting house of the Leicester Friends (Quakers) on Earle Street in the village of Manville. The cemetery is still in use and is now maintained by the Worcester Friends Meeting.
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Background
History
Among the first Quakers in Leicester were the Ralph Earle family and the John Potter family. Ralph Earle moved to Leicester around 1717. Although he was probably the son of Quaker parents, he did not publicly declare himself Quaker until 1732 when the declaration allowed him to avoid a parish tax. The first burial, that of John Potter, was in 1740. A small meetinghouse was built on the property in 1741. It was replaced with a larger meetinghouse in 1791. At that time, the original meetinghouse was sold to Luther Ward, who moved it to another location (the intersection of Rutland Road and what was once called Tea Lane) and fitted it out for his residence. The more recent meetinghouse was…
Visiting
The cemetery is still in use and is currently maintained by the Worcester Friends Meeting. The original gates have been removed, and the grounds contain gravestones dating back to the 18th century.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9359, -4.0993
- District
- East Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G66 3TD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
- Established
- 1740
- Nearest railway station
- Lenzie — 3.8 km
- Official site
- www.worcesterfriendsmeeting.org
Sources
- osm: w1498546967 (ODbL)
- commons: Friends' Burial Ground (Wester Gartshore) - geograph.org.uk - 1786423.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Quaker Cemetery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Quaker's Cemetery?
- Quaker's Cemetery is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G66 3TD).
- What is Quaker's Cemetery?
- Quaker's Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Quaker's Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Lenzie, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode G66 3TD.
- When was Quaker's Cemetery built?
- Built or established in 1740.
- Who owns Quaker's Cemetery?
- Quaker's Cemetery is owned by Worcester Friends Meeting.
- Is Quaker's Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, Quaker's Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Quaker's Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Lenzie, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G66 3TD.