Atherton Cemetery Non-Conformist Chapel - Atherton, UK
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dtrebilc
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This former chapel is one of two in Atherton Cemetery, this one was the non-conformist chapel for use of non Anglicans.
Waymark Code: WM13CCG
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/07/2020
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During the industrial revolution the population in towns and cities increased dramatically and church graveyards quickly became full. The Government passed the Burial Act in 1852, which required the Board of Health of local authorities across the country to establish purpose-made, landscaped cemeteries.
Land was purchased by the Atherton Cemetery Board from Lord Lilford for £400 (over £33,000 in today’s money) to form Atherton Cemetery. The site of the cemetery has been enlarged several times since its foundation.
The Chapels
There are two Chapels, this one, the non-conformist chapel has a bell tower. The conformist Chapel which has a steepled funeral services. They also would have been a place where family members and friends could offer their final prayers to the deceased, similar to chapels of rest in modern day funeral homes.
Date of Chapel Construction: 1857
Denomination of Chapel or Cemetery (if applicable): Anything other than Anglican
Active Chapel?: no
Main Construction Material of Chapel: Stone
Description of Cemetery added in Long Description: yes
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