Cemeteries · London
Sidcup Cemetery
Also known as: Sidcup
In or near Crockenhill.
Sidcup Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Albany Park · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sidcup Cemetery, the nearest railway station is Albany Park, located 0.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DA14 4NT, and entry to the cemetery is free.
About
Sidcup Cemetery is a named cemetery in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.4359°, 0.1222°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Sidcup is an area of south-east London, England, primarily in the London Borough of Bexley. It is 11.3 miles (18.2 km) south-east of Charing Cross, bordering the London Boroughs of Bromley and Greenwich. It was part of Kent prior to the creation of Greater London in 1965. The name is thought to be derived from Cetecopp meaning "seat-shaped or flat-topped hill"; it had its earliest recorded use in 1254. According to the ONS, as of 2021, the population of Sidcup is 15,400 (rounded to the nearest 100).
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Background
History
Sidcup originated as a tiny hamlet on the road from Maidstone to London. According to Edward Hasted, "Thomas de Sedcopp was owner of this estate in the 35th year of king Henry VI. [i.e. in the 1450s] as appears by his deed." Hasted described Sidcup in the latter part of the 18th century as "a small street of houses, among which is an inn of much resort", referring to the former Black Horse pub on the high street. Sidcup parish formed the Sidcup Urban District of Kent from 1908. It was initially known as Foots Cray; however, in 1921 the urban district, and in 1925 the parish, were renamed Sidcup. The parish and district were abolished in 1934 and combined with Chislehurst to form the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4359, 0.1222
- District
- Bexley
- Parish
- Bexley, unparished area
- Postcode
- DA14 4NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Old Bexley and Sidcup
- Nearest railway station
- Albany Park — 0.3 km
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sidcup Cemetery?
- Sidcup Cemetery is in London, United Kingdom (postcode DA14 4NT), in the parish of Bexley, unparished area.
- What is Sidcup Cemetery?
- Sidcup Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sidcup Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Albany Park, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA14 4NT.
- Is Sidcup Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, Sidcup Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sidcup Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Albany Park, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA14 4NT.