York Cemetery, York, Historic cemetery in Fishergate district, York, England
The 24-acre cemetery contains 28,000 graves and 17,000 monuments, featuring stone pathways that wind through landscaped grounds and mature trees.
The York Public Cemetery Company established this burial ground in 1837 to address the overcrowding issues in parish graveyards of that period.
The cemetery includes six Grade II listed monuments and a Grade II* listed chapel, designed by architect James Pigott Pritchett in the 19th century.
The Cemetery Reception, located in the Gatehouse, operates from Monday to Friday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM for burial arrangements and inquiries.
The cemetery contains the graves of 236 Commonwealth service personnel who served in both World Wars, creating a significant memorial space.
Location: City of York
Inception: 1837
GPS coordinates: 53.95000,-1.06667
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:04
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