Abbey Lane Cemetery
| Abbey Lane Sheffield | |
|---|---|
Abbey Lane, Cemetery | |
| Details | |
| Established | 1849 |
| Location | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Type | Anglican cemetery |
| Style | Victoria |
| Owned by | Sheffield City Council |
| Website | Sheffield City Council |
| Find a Grave | Abbey Lane Sheffield |
Abbey Lane Cemetery is a cemetery located on Abbey Lane, Beauchief, Sheffield.
History
The cemetery was established in 1849.[1] Following the demolition of St. Paul's Church in 1938, many of the remains from the churchyard were transferred to the cemetery.[2]
The cemetery features a number of Commonwealth War Graves, including 21 World War I, and 59 World War II casualties.[3][4]
Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium is located at the cemetery.[5]
References
- ^ Odom, William (1922). Memorials of Sheffield: Its Cathedral and Parish Churches. J. W. Northend.
- ^ King, Chris; Sayer, Duncan (2011). The Archaeology of Post-medieval Religion. Boydell Press. ISBN 978-1-84383-693-3.
- ^ "Commonwealth War Graves Abbey Lane Cemetery - Sheffield - TracesOfWar.com". www.tracesofwar.com. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ^ "Sheffield (Abbey Lane) Cemetery".
- ^ "Cremation and crematoria". www.sheffield.gov.uk. Retrieved 9 March 2026.