Old Ipswich Cemetery

Old Ipswich Cemetery is a Grade II* listed burial ground featuring monuments in different sculptural styles connected by walking paths throughout the grounds. The site contains various types of monuments, from simple headstones to ornate stone and marble structures built over many generations.

The cemetery was established in 1844 following John Wickham's request to create Ipswich's first dedicated burial ground. This founding marked a turning point when the town shifted to organized burial practices rather than informal arrangements.

The cemetery holds graves of people who shaped Ipswich's development during the 19th century, including politicians and artists whose work left marks on the town. The monuments and headstones reflect how families wanted to remember their loved ones and show what mattered to them.

The cemetery is easy to walk around with marked entrances and paved paths for visitors throughout the grounds. Free parking is available on the adjacent Cemetery Road, and the site is accessible year-round.

In 1886, cemetery trustees received permission to relocate bodies that had been accidentally buried outside the designated boundaries. This relocation effort shows how carefully administrators maintained order and worked to keep the grounds properly organized.

Location: Ipswich

GPS coordinates: 52.06458,1.16784

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:45