1885 - Stretford Cemetery Chapel Of Rest - Stretford, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 26.471 W 002° 18.345
30U E 546114 N 5921575
The date on this chapel is carved on a stone shield that is portrayed as suspended by a rope hanging on a peg in the wall.
Waymark Code: WMNMJY
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/04/2015
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.
The date stone on the shield is above a side door on the west side of the chapel.
Year of construction: 1885
Cross-listed waymark: [Web Link]
Full inscription: Not listed
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