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Chadwell Heath Cemetery (also known as Marks Gate Cemetery)

Introduction

There is a war memorial to the north, a children's section and a Garden of Rest for cremated remains in the south east.

Chadwell Heath Cemetery opened in 1934, provided by Dagenham UDC, with the first burial recorded on 1 June. At that time the area either side of Whalebone Lane was rural and initially only the eastern part of the cemetery was laid out with paths, open land remaining to the west. From the entrance a short drive led to the Mortuary Chapel from where a formal layout of paths radiated, with yews planted along the 'spokes'. Further paths formed a semi-circle with the chapel on its eastern edge, the circle completed when the burial ground was extended to the west. The cemetery has been further extended, most recently to the north.

Sources consulted:

James Howson 'A Brief History of Barking & Dagenham' (LBBD Libraries Dept, 6th ed 1990); Hugh Meller & Brian Parsons, 'London Cemeteries, An Illustrated Guide and Gazetteer' 4th edition (The History Press), 2008

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

1 Oct-31 Mar:10am-4.30pm M-F/10am-4pm Sat, Sun, BH; 1 Apr-30 Sept:10am-7pm M-F/10am-6pm Sat, Sun, BH.

Directions

Rail: Chadwell Heath then bus + walk. Bus: 62, 296 (then walk).

Owners

London Borough of Barking & Dagenham

Key Information

Type

Funerary Site

Purpose

Sacred / Ritual / Funerary

Principal Building

Religious Ritual And Funerary

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust