Steeple on Chapel Of Rest - Stretford, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 26.469 W 002° 18.331
30U E 546130 N 5921571
This steeple is on the chapel of rest in Stretford Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WMNMCX
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/03/2015
Views: 1
In the UK before the passing of the Burial Acts in the mid 19th Century, burials had to take place according to the rites of the Church of England. This meant that the deceased were buried in the churchyard of the parish in which they died unless they had not been baptised, had been excommunicated or had committed suicide. The Burial Acts of 1852-1857 enabled Burial Boards to be set up either as separate bodies or as part of the Borough Councils.
Stretford Cemetery and this chapel of rest was opened in 1885. Its chapel is in the Decorated style, designed by architects Bellamy & Hardy, and quite elaborate. There is a date stone on a shield over one of the doors of the chapel.
The steeple is quite tall and slim and is extremely attractive.
Location of the Steeple:
Lime Road
Stretford, Trafford United Kingdom
M32 8HX
Approximate Date of Construction: 1885
Website: Not listed
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