Cemeteries · London
St Patrick's Catholic Cemetery
In or near City of London.
St Patrick's Catholic Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leyton · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
St Patrick's Catholic Cemetery is a named cemetery in the United Kingdom. Denomination: roman_catholic. Coordinates: 51.5584°, -0.0006°.
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From the Wikipedia article
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Cemetery is a cemetery located in Waltham Forest, London. The cemetery is crossed by tarmac roadways and paths, with trees planted throughout including mature oak, poplar, Lombardy poplar, plane and sycamore. There are a number of fine monuments, including the striking modernist Ferrari mausoleum. It dates from 1965, and commemorates Lucia Ferrari, "Mamma adorabile".
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Background
History
It was opened in 1868 in response to the growing demand arising from population growth for consecrated burial space by the Catholic community in East London. It is one of only two Roman Catholic cemeteries in London (the other being a sister cemetery in West London, St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green). The population of London grew and grew during the 19th century, as did the city's physical footprint. Places that were once small villages surrounded by fields were swallowed up by the growing metropolis, with rows of terraced homes replacing the open spaces. Some of these Victorian homes can be seen in the streets around St Patrick's cemetery – both Leyton and Leytonstone were among…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5584, -0.0006
- District
- Waltham Forest
- Parish
- Waltham Forest, unparished area
- Postcode
- E11 4GZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leyton and Wanstead
- Established
- 1861
- Nearest railway station
- Leyton — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: w11302915 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: St Patrick's Roman Catholic Cemetery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Patrick's Cemetery, Langthorne Road, Leytonstone, London E11 - geograph.org.uk - 307820.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Patrick's Catholic Cemetery?
- St Patrick's Catholic Cemetery is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E11 4GZ), in the parish of Waltham Forest, unparished area.
- What is St Patrick's Catholic Cemetery?
- St Patrick's Catholic Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Patrick's Catholic Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Leyton, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode E11 4GZ.
- When was St Patrick's Catholic Cemetery built?
- Built or established in 1861.
- Who owns St Patrick's Catholic Cemetery?
- St Patrick's Catholic Cemetery is owned by Secular Clergy Common Fund.
- Is St Patrick's Catholic Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, St Patrick's Catholic Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Patrick's Catholic Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Leyton, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E11 4GZ.