| Southampton Old Cemetery | |
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 Graves in the Old Cemetery | |
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| Details | |
| Established | 7 May 1846 |
| Location | Cemetery Road, Southampton |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 50°55′13″N 1°24′47″W / 50.9203°N 1.4131°W |
| Type | Municipal |
| Owned by | Southampton City Council |
| Size | 27 acres (11 ha) |
| No. of graves | 116,800 |
| Find a Grave | Southampton Old Cemetery |
The cemetery has had various titles including The Cemetery by the Common, Hill Lane Cemetery and is currently known as Southampton Old Cemetery. An Act of Parliament was required in 1843 to acquire the land from Southampton Common. It covers an area of 27 acres (11 ha) and the total number of burials is estimated at 116,800. Currently there are 6 to 8 burials a year to existing family plots.