York Cemetery, York

York Cemetery
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Established1837
Location
CountryEngland
Coordinates53°57′N 1°04′W / 53.950°N 1.067°W / 53.950; -1.067
TypePublic
Owned byThe York Cemetery Trust
Size24 acres (97,000 m2)
No. of graves28,000+
Find a GraveYork Cemetery

York Cemetery is a cemetery located in the city of York, England. Founded in 1837, it now encompasses 24 acres (97,000 m2) and is owned and administered by The York Cemetery Trust with support of the Friends of York Cemetery. It is situated on Cemetery Road in the Fishergate area of York. It has approximately 28,000 graves and over 17,000 monuments, six of which are Grade II-listed. The chapel is a Grade II* listed building,[1] while the gatehouse, gate and railings are Grade II.[2] The cemetery as a whole is a Grade II* listed park and garden.[3] The architect of the buildings and designer of the grounds was James Pigott Pritchett.

  1. ^ Historic England. "York Cemetery Chapel (Grade II*) (1259304)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  2. ^ Historic England. "York Cemetery Lodge (Grade II) (1259303)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  3. ^ Historic England. "York Cemetery (Grade II*) (1001596)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 29 October 2023.