Holywell Cemetery

Holywell Cemetery is next to St Cross Church in Oxford, England. The cemetery is behind the church in St Cross Road, north of Longwall Street.

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History

In the mid 19th century, the graveyards of the six parishes in central Oxford became full, so Merton College made some of its land available to form the cemetery in 1847. The cemetery was established along with Osney Cemetery and St Sepulchre's Cemetery.[1] In 1855, new burials were forbidden at all Oxford city churches, apart from in existing vaults.

The cemetery is now a wildlife refuge with many birds (including Pheasants that nest there) and butterflies, as well as small and larger mammals, including Muntjac deer and foxes. Hedgehogs are also known to live there.

Burials

A number of well-known people are buried in the cemetery, including:

Friends

A Friends of Holywell Cemetery has been established to raise funds and manage the cemetery.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Burial grounds in the city of Oxford, Burials in Oxford.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Lack, 2010, page 39
  3. ^ The Friends of Holywell Cemetery: Holywell Cemetery. (Noticeboard in Holywell Cemetery.)

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