Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Wellshill Cemetery
In or near Perth.
Wellshill Cemetery in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Perth · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wellshill Cemetery is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Perth (Jeanfield and Wellshill) Cemetery is a historical site that commemorates over 700 Commonwealth war dead from both World Wars. Visitors can explore various sections of the cemetery, including a dedicated area for Polish Armed Forces burials and a prominent granite Cross of Sacrifice.
From the Wikipedia article
Wellshill Cemetery is a 19th-century cemetery in the Scottish city of Perth, Perth and Kinross. Located on Feus Road, the cemetery is still operational and is under the control of Perth and Kinross Council.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The cemetery was opened in 1844 as a private cemetery. The original section and original entrance gates lie to the south-east. A parochial (free section) was added to the north around 1860 and further private sections added to the west (now the centre) and far north. A modern section was added by the Council on former Jeanfield recreation ground to the west, and is known as Jeanfield Cemetery. A wall exists between the two cemeteries but the wall has a gap at each end for mutual access. Modern access is from the south-west on Jeanfield Road. The feature nearest the modern entrance is the monument and attached graves of the 381 Polish pilots who died serving Britain during the Second World…
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- Coordinates
- 56.3981, -3.4507
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH1 1PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
- Phone
- 01738 444949
- Established
- 1844
- Nearest railway station
- Perth — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.cwgc.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q48817908 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wellshill Cemetery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wellshill Cemetery?
- Wellshill Cemetery is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH1 1PD).
- What is Wellshill Cemetery?
- Wellshill Cemetery in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wellshill Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Perth, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH1 1PD.
- When was Wellshill Cemetery built?
- Built or established in 1844.
- Who owns Wellshill Cemetery?
- Wellshill Cemetery is owned by Perth and Kinross Council.
- Is Wellshill Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, Wellshill Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wellshill Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Perth, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH1 1PD.