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Cathays Cemetery

Introduction

Cathays is a well-preserved large Victorian multi-denominational cemetery, retaining most of its original layout and ornamental evergreen planting. It contains some elaborate and interesting memorials dating from 1859 onwards.

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History

Period

  • Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
  • Victorian (1837-1901)
Features & Designations

Designations

  • CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales

  • Reference: PGW(Gm)19(CDF)
  • Grade: II*
  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: cemetery gateway and forecourt walls
  • Grade: II
  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: mortuary chapels and reception room
  • Grade: II

Features

  • Gate
  • Description: Cemetery gateway.
  • Chapel
  • Description: Mortuary chapels.
Key Information

Type

Funerary Site

Purpose

Sacred / Ritual / Funerary

Principal Building

Religious Ritual And Funerary

Period

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Cathays

References

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