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Coordinates: 51°39′05″N 3°56′36″W / 51.65144633557975°N 3.9433410748396716°W / 51.65144633557975; -3.9433410748396716
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==Notable Burials==
==Notable Burials==
Private David Jenkins, who fought at the battle of Rorke's Drift is buried here.<ref>{{cite web |title=Private David Jenkins |url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/134985695/david-jenkins |website=Find A Grave |access-date=13 June 2023}}</ref>
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==References==
==References==

Revision as of 10:26, 13 June 2023


Cwmgelli Cemetery
Map
Details
Established1856
Location
CountryUnited Kingdom
Coordinates51°39′05″N 3°56′36″W / 51.65144633557975°N 3.9433410748396716°W / 51.65144633557975; -3.9433410748396716
TypePublic
Owned byCity and County of Swansea Council
Size8 acres
Find a GraveCwmgelli Cemetery

Cwmgelli Cemetery is a large cemetery located in the Treboeth area of Swansea.

The cemetery opened in 1896 and covers around 8 acres.[1]

There are 37 identified casualties buried here as listed by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.[2]

The cemetery is one of the registered historic parks and gardens in Swansea.

Notable Burials

Private David Jenkins, who fought at the battle of Rorke's Drift is buried here.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Cwmgelli Cemetery". Cwmgelli Cemetery. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Commonwealth War Graves Commission". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Private David Jenkins". Find A Grave. Retrieved 13 June 2023.