London Road Cemetery, Coventry, England

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Brief description of site

This is an urban cemetery situated to the south-east of Coventry. It covers some 17 hectares (7 hectares registered). Features include an Italianate lodge and a gates complex, an octagonal gazebo and a promenade. The northern part of the cemetery is laid out as a pleasure ground and contains no burials.

Brief history of site

London Road Cemetery was founded in 1845 and opened in 1847. It was designed by Joseph Paxton, and laid out on different levels, with lawns, trees and terraces to give a park-like appearance.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	140	Grid Ref:	SP342779
Latitude:	52.39805	Longitude:	-1.498793

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