Sheffield General Cemetery, established in 1836, was initially situated in a remote countryside location. It became the main burial ground for Victorian Sheffield, housing 87,000 graves. Now a Grade II* listed park and Conservation Area, it features the largest collection of listed buildings and monuments in Sheffield, including catacombs, chapels, and the Egyptian Gateway. Notable interments include steel manufacturer Mark Firth and Chartist Samuel Holberry. The cemetery closed for burials in the late 1970s, with gravestones removed but remains undisturbed to create green space.
The Cemetery is listed as Grade II* on the National Register of Parks and Gardens and is designated a Local Nature Reserve. It is owned by Sheffield City Council and is maintained by them with help of dedicated staff and volunteers from Sheffield General Cemetery Trust.
The Sheffield General Cemetery Trust maintains the site, offering educational tours, conservation efforts, and historical research. The restored Samuel Worth Chapel, a Grade II* listed building, now serves as a venue for arts and cultural events, enhancing the cemetery’s role as a historical and peaceful community space.
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