Introduction
Barkingside Cemetery is a trapezoidal ground laid out on a simple grid with wide paths and some covered seats. It is surrounded by iron railings and has its main entrance gates onto Longwood Gardens.
Location, Area, Boundaries, Landform and Setting
Barkingside Cemetery is a municipal cemetery, which opened in 1922/23. In 1954 when the cemetery had become full an extension was opened to the west, Barkingside Garden of Rest. It is laid out on a simple grid with wide paths and some covered seats. A small hedged plot on the north east side is reserved for deceased members of Dr Barnardo's Village Home, which had been established in 1875, at which time Barkingside was a small village. Barkingside Station opened in 1903 and the area gradually became built up.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
For more information visit the London Borough of Redbridge website.
Directions
Tube: Barkingside (Central). Bus: 129, 150, 167, 462.
Owners
London Borough of Redbridge
- History
Period
- 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
- Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Grounds
- Description: trapezoidal ground laid out on a simple grid
- Hedge
- Description: A small hedged plot on the north east side
- Perimeter
- Description: surrounded by iron railings
- Gates, Gardens
- Description: entrance gates onto Longwood Gardens.
- Cemetery
- Description: municipal cemetery,
- Key Information
Type
Funerary Site
Purpose
Sacred / Ritual / Funerary
Principal Building
Religious Ritual And Funerary
Period
20th Century (1901 to 2000)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
3.24
Open to the public
Yes
Electoral Ward
Redbridge
- References
References
- Meller, H, & Parsons, B., (The History Press, 2008), p81. 'London Cemeteries, An Illustrated Guide and Gazetteer', 4th edition
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust