Cemeteries · North West England
Weaste Cemetery
Also known as: Salford Borough Cemetery
In or near Manchester.
Weaste Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Salford Crescent · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Weaste Cemetery is located in Salford, postcode M50 2QL. The nearest railway station is Salford Crescent, which is 2 km away. Entry to the cemetery is free.
About
Weaste Cemetery is a named cemetery in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Salford Borough Cemetery. Coordinates: 53.4776°, -2.3030°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Weaste Cemetery, previously known as Salford Borough Cemetery, is a public Grade II listed Victorian cemetery in Weaste, Salford. Opened in 1857, it is the oldest of Salford's four cemeteries, covering 39 acres (16 ha) and containing over 332,000 graves. It was established due to the overcrowding of churchyards, officially opening on 1 September 1857, with its first interment being Joseph Brotherton on 14 January 1857. The cemetery, which was bombed during the 1940 Manchester Blitz, now features a heritage trail and guided tours, with several Grade II listed monuments. It also holds graves of 373 Commonwealth service personnel from both World Wars, with special memorials and listings for those buried abroad and in unmarked graves.
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Background
History
Salford was among the first British local authorities to recognise the overcrowding of churchyards and the need for alternative burial grounds. When originally opened, the cemetery included four chapels and a glazed summer house, which have since all been demolished. The first interment was that of the popular member of parliament, Joseph Brotherton, who had campaigned for the cemetery and died just before its completion. Brotherton died on 7 January 1857 and his funeral took place a week later, on 14 January. The cemetery was formally opened on 1 September 1857. Then known as Salford Borough Cemetery, the site was extended by 16 acres in 1887, by which time there had been 124,500 burials.…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4776, -2.3030
- District
- Salford
- Parish
- Salford, unparished area
- Postcode
- M50 2QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salford
- Established
- 1857
- Nearest railway station
- Salford Crescent — 2 km
- Official site
- www.salford.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: w166727618 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Weaste Cemetery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Weaste Cemetery - geograph.org.uk - 200454.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Weaste Cemetery?
- Weaste Cemetery is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M50 2QL), in the parish of Salford, unparished area.
- What is Weaste Cemetery?
- Weaste Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Weaste Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Salford Crescent, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode M50 2QL.
- When was Weaste Cemetery built?
- Built or established in 1857.
- Who owns Weaste Cemetery?
- Weaste Cemetery is owned by Salford City Council.
- Is Weaste Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, Weaste Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Weaste Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Salford Crescent, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M50 2QL.