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Dukinfield Cemetery

Introduction

Dukinfield Cemetery lies to the south of Park Road. The cemetery was opened in 1866. It is an irregular site with entrances from Hall Green Road and Prospect Road. There is a lodge on Hall Green Road. Features include three mortuary chapels. The site was divided by an elaborate system of formal and curvilinear walks edged with trees. Although the site remains, the path system has been simplified.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

This is a municipal site which is open daily. Please see:

http://www.tameside.gov.uk/ber...

Owners

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

Council Offices, Wellington Road, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 6DL
History

Period

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

Features

  • Gate Lodge
  • Description: There is a lodge on Hall Green Road.
  • Earliest Date:
  • Chapel
  • Description: Features include three mortuary chapels.
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  • Walk
  • Description: The site was divided by an elaborate system of formal and curvilinear walks edged with trees. Although the site remains, the path system has been simplified.
  • Earliest Date:
Key Information

Type

Funerary Site

Purpose

Sacred / Ritual / Funerary

Principal Building

Religious Ritual And Funerary

Period

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

14

Open to the public

Yes

Electoral Ward

Dukinfield

References

References

Contributors

  • Cheshire Gardens Trust

  • Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit