Ely Cemetery Chapels
Location/Address
New Barns Road, CB7 4PW
Type
Description
Two chapels constructed of brick and stone, joined by a belfry with spire and bell. Designed by JL Prichett and built by Richard Freeman ,completed in 1856
Statement of Significance
Rarity
The buildings are unusual in that they are mirror images of each other joined by a belfry with a spire and bell.Architectural and Artistic Interest
The buildings were designed by JL Prichett and were built by local builder Richard Freeman and completed in 1856. The cemetery grounds were purchased by William Marshall. They are constructed of brick and stone and one was used for Anglican burials and the other for non-conformists. Both chapels are vaulted and have steep timber roofs. The north chapel was renovated by the City Council in 1999 and is used for services. The chapels sit in an elevated position within the cemetery giving them prominence in the landscape.Group Value
The chapels are a prominent feature in the landscape of the cemetery and form a group with the cemetery lodge.
Date Listed
27 Jan 2022
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