Cemeteries · East of England
Rosary Cemetery
In or near Norwich.
Rosary Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Rosary Cemetery is a named cemetery in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.6277°, 1.3148°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Rosary Cemetery is recognized as the oldest nondenominal Christian cemetery in Britain, established between 1819 and 1821. It features notable monuments, including a mausoleum and a cast iron sarcophagus, and has historical significance due to its use by Dissenters and its architectural elements.
From the Wikipedia article
Rosary Cemetery was the first non-denominational burial ground in the United Kingdom. Its entrance lies on Rosary Road in Norwich, Norfolk. It is a haven for wildlife and won a Community Biodiversity Award in 2008.
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Background
History
The cemetery was established in 1819 by Thomas Drummond, a non-conformist minister. The land was formerly in use as a market garden, and presents a broad green open space between the housing areas to the south and the playing fields of the Telegraph Lane schools to the north. The 13 acre of the cemetery came under the control of the Norwich Corporation in 1954 and it is estimated that about 18,500 people have been buried there since 1821. It was announced in January 2010 that the cemetery had been granted Grade II* listed status.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6277, 1.3148
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Norwich
- Parish
- Norwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- NR1 4BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Norwich South
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich — 0.5 km
Sources
- osm: w133544822 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Rosary Cemetery, Norwich (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Emanuel Cooper mausoleum Rosary Cemetery Norwich.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rosary Cemetery?
- Rosary Cemetery is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR1 4BG), in the parish of Norwich, unparished area.
- What is Rosary Cemetery?
- Rosary Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rosary Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR1 4BG.
- Is Rosary Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, Rosary Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rosary Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR1 4BG.