Teignmouth Old Cemetery
The Buildings
The following is an extract from the Archaeology Consultation contained in the planning application by Teignbridge District Council:
“The proposed development involves the change of use of the lodge and The eastern (Church of England) Mortuary Chapel, along with the demolition of the remains of western (Non-Conformist) Mortuary Chapel. It has been suggested that these buildings were designed by the notable local architect J.W. Rowell, who designed a number of buildings in and around Newton Abbot in the mid-19th century. The western mortuary chapel is described as a store, but is in fact the remains of the Non-Conformist Mortuary Chapel.
These buildings were probably built in the 1850’s, are an attractive group of buildings designed by a local architect built to serve the 19th century planned out-of-town cemetery and are located in the middle of its oldest part. Given the quality of these buildings, their link with a local architect and their contribution they make to the historic cemetery and the 19th century town I would advise that this planning application was not determined until further information is submitted in support of this planning application. This information should set out:
Earliest References
The following reference comes from:
THE TEIGNMOUTH GUIDE “containing a description of the town and of the places and remarkable points of interestin the neighbourhood; the excursions and walks, the wild flowers, ferns and sea weeds to be found in the district, climate, &c, &c. Sixteenth edition, with considerable additions.”
The guide was written by Nicholas Toms Carrington, January 1 1865. It was published and printed by Edward Croydon and George Henry Croydon. Interestingly the Croydon family are themselves interred in the Teignmouth Old Cemetery.
“Since the prohibition of intra-mural interments, a public Cemetery was opened nearly a mile from the town, on the old Exeter road. The situation is commanding, and the enclosed space, which is entirely surrounded by a wall and railing, may comprise about two acres. The usual division exists between the portions appropriated to the worshippers belonging to the Church of England and dissenters, and there are also two chapels for the conducting of the burial service.
The grounds are well laid out, and considerable taste is displayed in tending the resting-places of many of the departed — thus giving a pleasing air of neatness and solemn retirement to the hallowed precincts of the graveyards. Admittance may be obtained at all times (except during the hours of Divine service on Sundays), on application at the porter’s lodge.
The management and control of the Cemetery is vested in a body known as the Burial Board, which consists of eighteen members, chosen in an equal manner from the inhabitants of either parish.”
The book is available on Googlebooks.
Teignmouth Old Cemetery
The Buildings
The following is an extract from the Archaeology Consultation contained in the planning application by Teignbridge District Council:
“The proposed development involves the change of use of the lodge and The eastern (Church of England) Mortuary Chapel, along with the demolition of the remains of western (Non-Conformist) Mortuary Chapel. It has been suggested that these buildings were designed by the notable local architect J.W. Rowell, who designed a number of buildings in and around Newton Abbot in the mid-19th century. The western mortuary chapel is described as a store, but is in fact the remains of the Non-Conformist Mortuary Chapel.
These buildings were probably built in the 1850’s, are an attractive group of buildings designed by a local architect built to serve the 19th century planned out-of-town cemetery and are located in the middle of its oldest part. Given the quality of these buildings, their link with a local architect and their contribution they make to the historic cemetery and the 19th century town I would advise that this planning application was not determined until further information is submitted in support of this planning application. This information should set out:
Earliest References
The following reference comes from:
THE TEIGNMOUTH GUIDE “containing a description of the town and of the places and remarkable points of interestin the neighbourhood; the excursions and walks, the wild flowers, ferns and sea weeds to be found in the district, climate, &c, &c. Sixteenth edition, with considerable additions.”
The guide was written by Nicholas Toms Carrington, January 1 1865. It was published and printed by Edward Croydon and George Henry Croydon. Interestingly the Croydon family are themselves interred in the Teignmouth Old Cemetery.
“Since the prohibition of intra-mural interments, a public Cemetery was opened nearly a mile from the town, on the old Exeter road. The situation is commanding, and the enclosed space, which is entirely surrounded by a wall and railing, may comprise about two acres. The usual division exists between the portions appropriated to the worshippers belonging to the Church of England and dissenters, and there are also two chapels for the conducting of the burial service.
The grounds are well laid out, and considerable taste is displayed in tending the resting-places of many of the departed — thus giving a pleasing air of neatness and solemn retirement to the hallowed precincts of the graveyards. Admittance may be obtained at all times (except during the hours of Divine service on Sundays), on application at the porter’s lodge.
The management and control of the Cemetery is vested in a body known as the Burial Board, which consists of eighteen members, chosen in an equal manner from the inhabitants of either parish.”
The book is available on Googlebooks.