Nellfield Cemetery, 27 Great Western Road, Aberdeen

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Nellfield Cemetery, 27 Great Western Road, Aberdeen

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Nellfield Cemetery, 27 Great Western Road, Aberdeen, Category C listed Victorian cemetery in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Nellfield Cemetery extends along Great Western Road, featuring stone monuments, a lodge entrance, and gates designed by architect James Souttar in 1881.

The cemetery opened in 1834 on the grounds of Nellfield House and its garden, with subsequent expansions in 1871 and 1881 following the house demolition.

The burial ground contains 46 Commonwealth War Graves and memorials of notable Aberdeen figures, including Lord Provosts, journalists, and industry leaders.

Visitors can access burial records through Aberdeen City Council Archives, with appointments required at either the Town House or Old Aberdeen House.

The cemetery includes a mass grave for female orphans and maintains over 12,000 memorials, providing extensive genealogical research opportunities.

Location: Aberdeen City

Location: Aberdeen

GPS coordinates: 57.13914,-2.11584

Latest update: March 21, 2025 22:41

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