description Hammersmith Cemetery Overview
Hammersmith Cemetery is a Victorian cemetery in London that opened in 1869 and is now commonly known as Margravine Cemetery. It was designed for the Hammersmith Burial Board by local architect George Saunders, whose plan included Gothic-style lodges and two mortuary chapels, one Anglican and one Nonconformist. The cemetery remains a burial ground and public green space in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; the Anglican chapel was demolished in 1953.
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When did Hammersmith Cemetery open?
Hammersmith Cemetery opened in 1869 in London. It is now commonly known as Margravine Cemetery.
Who designed Hammersmith Cemetery?
Local architect George Saunders designed the cemetery for the Hammersmith Burial Board. His plan included Gothic-style lodges and two mortuary chapels.
Where is Margravine Cemetery?
Margravine Cemetery is in the Hammersmith area of west London, close to Barons Court and West Kensington. The historic cemetery is surrounded by an urban neighborhood rather than being a rural burial ground.
What happened to the cemetery's mortuary chapels?
The original plan included two mortuary chapels, reflecting the Victorian cemetery design of the period. The buildings and grounds have changed over time, so visitors should check current local heritage and council information for access and surviving structures.
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