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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Southall-Norwood 1906
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southall-Norwood]
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Burial Grounds.
The following Table gives particulars of the Burial Grounds in use in this District;—
| The Cemetery. | St. John's. | Parish Church. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.—The Situation of the Ground | HavelockRoad.SouthallGreen | The Green. Southall. | |
| 2.—Total Area | About 5 Acres | About ½ Acre. | |
| 3.—Dates of first use of first entry in register | April 2nd, 1883 | March 3rd, i860. (Consecrated Jan. 23, 1860). | |
| 4.—Total number of Burials to date | 2207 | 1570 | |
| 5. —No. of Vaults | None | None. | N orwood. |
| 6.— „ Brick Graves | Five | 13. | — |
| 7.— ,, Earth—Private Graves | 332 | 577. | |
| 8.—Length and Width of Grave Spaces | 8-ft. x 4-ft. Brick Grave | Brick Grave, 8-ft. x 4-ft. | No particulars. |
| 7-ft. x 3-ft. Earth ,, | Earth ,, 6-ft.6-in.x2-ft.6-in. | ||
| 9-—Depth of uppermost coffin below level of ground | Four Feet | Four Feet. | |
| 10.—Area of unused Ground | 2/3rds | About I-fifth. (See below). | |
| 11.—Distance of nearest dwelling and whether partially or wholly surrounded by houses | 20-ft. (partially) | Adjoining on North Side. North and West Sides. |
Memo.—The Ground unused is the front portion of Churchyard and are principally brick grave spaces.