Hollybrook Cemetery, Grade II listed cemetery in Southampton, England
Hollybrook Cemetery is a burial ground with extensive grounds containing more than 50,000 graves spread across different sections. The site features a chapel for ceremonies and a distinctive entrance structure with architectural details.
The cemetery was established in 1911 and received its first burial in 1913, marking Southampton's growth during that period. It became a major burial site during both world wars.
The cemetery is organized into sections for different faith communities, reflecting Southampton's religious diversity in its layout. Walking through the grounds, you notice how these divisions show the city's long history of welcoming people from various backgrounds.
The grounds are walkable with clear pathways that help you navigate between different sections. Allow extra time for your visit since the site is spacious and worth exploring at a leisurely pace.
A memorial stone near the chapel incorporates materials from buildings destroyed during Southampton's bombing in World War II. This stone links the city's wartime destruction to a permanent place of remembrance.
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