Monument record MDO32298 - Melcombe Regis Cemetery, Weymouth and Portland

Melcombe Regis cemetery is shown on the OS 1st edn 25in map (1866). Melcombe Regis Cemetery or Burial Ground was created in 1856 and enlarged in 1872. There is a mortuary chapel and a lodge. There is also a war memorial.

Melcombe Regis cemetery, with a lodge, Episcopal chapel, Dissenters' chapel and 'cloister' is shown on the OS 1st edn 25in map (1866) <1>. The Dissenters' chapel is no longer extant.

Melcombe Regis Cemetery or Burial Ground was created in 1856 and enlarged in 1872. There is a mortuary chapel and a lodge. <2>

The cemetery was considered for inclusion in the Register of Parks and Gardens, but was not added to the Register. <3>

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1864, 1886, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one (Map). SDO10239.

<2> Kelly's Directories Ltd, 1903, Kelly's Directory of Dorsetshire, 205 (Monograph). SDO19001.

<3> English Heritage, English Heritage Alternative Action Report, GD3413/A CEM (Scheduling record). SDO18279.

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1434956 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Record last edited

Dec 9 2022 4:45PM