Abbey Lane Cemetery

Abbey Lane Sheffield
Abbey Lane, Cemetery
Interactive map of Abbey Lane Sheffield
Details
Established1849
Location
CountryUnited Kingdom
TypeAnglican cemetery
StyleVictoria
Owned bySheffield City Council
WebsiteSheffield City Council
Find a GraveAbbey Lane Sheffield

Abbey Lane Cemetery is a cemetery located on Abbey Lane, Beauchief, Sheffield.

History

The cemetery was established in 1849.[1] Following the demolition of St. Paul's Church in 1938, many of the remains from the churchyard were transferred to the cemetery.[2]

The cemetery features a number of Commonwealth War Graves, including 21 World War I, and 59 World War II casualties.[3][4]

Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium is located at the cemetery.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Odom, William (1922). Memorials of Sheffield: Its Cathedral and Parish Churches. J. W. Northend.
  2. ↑ King, Chris; Sayer, Duncan (2011). The Archaeology of Post-medieval Religion. Boydell Press. ISBN 978-1-84383-693-3.
  3. ↑ "Commonwealth War Graves Abbey Lane Cemetery - Sheffield - TracesOfWar.com". www.tracesofwar.com. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
  4. ↑ "Sheffield (Abbey Lane) Cemetery".
  5. ↑ "Cremation and crematoria". www.sheffield.gov.uk. Retrieved 9 March 2026.

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