Eckington Cemetery
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Eckington Cemetery is a cemetery in Eckington, Derbyshire, England.[1] The cemetery serves Eckington itself, as well as nearby villages such as Mosborough and Ridgeway.The cemetery features a number of Commonwealth War Graves. [1][2]
History
The cemetery has been in use since late 1877, prior to this burials took place in the churchyard of St Peter and St Paul's Church. The first internment was for a William Poole, a child and son of Charles Poole of Mosborough. The Chapel of Ease located in the cemetery is Grade II listed.[3][4]
In December 2008, ten Roman coins were discovered near the Cemetery, presenting evidence of earlier roman settlement in the area. [5]
References
- ^ http://www.eckington-pc.gov.uk/the_cemetery/cemetery.html
- ^ https://www.tracesofwar.com/sights/80261/Commonwealth-War-Graves-Eckington-Cemetery.htm
- ^ https://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/39470/ECKINGTON%20CEMETERY
- ^ https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101054791-eckington-chapel-of-ease-eckington
- ^ http://www.eckington-pc.gov.uk/the_cemetery/cemetery.html
Category:Cemeteries in EnglandCategory:Grade II listed buildings in Derbyshire
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