Crookes Cemetery
Crookes Cemetery is a cemetery between Crosspool and Crookes in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. Its main entrance is on Headland Road with additional access from Mulehouse Road. It was opened in 1906, and covers 29 acres (120,000 m2). By 2009, over 29,000 burials had taken place since its opening.
| Crookes Cemetery | |
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Information board showing map of Crookes Cemetery and opening times | |
| Details | |
| Established | 1906 |
| Location | Headland Road, Crookes, Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 53.382700°N 1.517100°W |
| Type | Anglican cemetery |
| Style | Edwardian |
| Owned by | Sheffield City Council |
| Size | 29 acres |
| No. of graves | 29,000+ |
| Website | Sheffield City Council |
| Find a Grave | Crookes Cemetery |
A central alley runs through the cemetery and separates the consecrated grounds to the north and the unconsecrated grounds to the south.
It is one of 16 cemeteries across the city that is maintained by Sheffield City Council.
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