Southampton Old Cemetery, (also known as Southampton Common Cemetery and Hill Lane Cemetery), Southampton, England

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Brief description of site

Southampton Old Cemetery was established in the mid-19th century. The cemetery still has all of its original buildings: Anglican Chapel, Non-Conformist Chapel, Hebrew Chapel and Lodge. It is now maintained by Southampton City Council and Friends of the Cemetery.

Brief history of site

Southampton Old Cemetery was opened on 7th May 1846. It was one of the first cemeteries to be established by a municipality rather than a private company. J. C. Loudon was involved in the initial stages of its design but died before it was completed. William Henry Rogers, a local nurseryman, took over the design and made substantial alterations and variations to Loudon's ideas, on instruction of the local authority and the Bishop of Winchester.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	196	Grid Ref:	SU413137
Latitude:	50.92129	Longitude:	-1.413806

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