Cemetery, New Town
Location/Address
None recorded
Type
Description
Nineteenth century cemetery, opened in 1858.
Mentioned by Sheahan, opened in 1858 he says the grounds are tastefully laid out. Only one of the two chapels survive. 1:10000 map shows that the grounds have been extended, buildings have encroached all around the cemetery now so there is no chance for further extention. Still retains original layout. (B1).
A Burial Board cemetery for a Chiltern market town (1857-58), which is one of the more significant cemeteries in historic Bucks, particularly given the number of buildings that were erected as part of the ensemble. The 2.4 ha. cemetery was designed by local architect W Andrews of Chesham and extended to 3.4 ha. in the early C20. Andrews focussed on two chapels, each at the centre of its respective consecrated and unconsecrated burial areas, which form part of a largely intact group of contemporary buildings and modest C19/C20 memorials set in a grid pattern layout that makes good use of the Chiltern hillside location and setting. The layout has been modified on the site of the non-conformist chapel with a garden of remembrance and there are some mature trees, although probably not of the original planting. See report for detail (B2).
Statement of Significance
Asset type
Nineteenth century cemetery, opened in 1858.
Date Listed
n/a