Three Cemetery Chapels and Two Lodges, Preston

Preston Cemetery was laid out in 1855 by the Preston Burial Board. The site of aboiut 18 hectares (45 acres)  has an arched stone entrance to which two lodges formerly stood on either side. The cemetery originally had three chapels designed by T D Barry in 1854-55, which were demolished in the late 20th century. A Jewish burial area was established within the site in 1913. In the south-east corner of this section is a late 20th century brick meeting room. To the north is a Muslim burial area established in the late 20th century. This has a prayer shelter and almost every grave is planted with a rose tree. The cemetery also contains a First World War memorial in the form of a stone cross. The cemetery retains its original design and 19th century planting scheme.

TO BUILDERS. Persons desirous of CONTRACTING for the whole or any portion of the Works to be done in the ERECTION of THREE CHAPELS and TWO LODGES, with GATES, etc for the PRESTON GENERAL CEMETERY, may inspect the plans and specifications from the 20th to the 30th of September inclusive at the offices of Messrs. Myres and Veevers, Glover's Court, Preston; and also at the Offices of Mr Thomas D Barry, architect, 47. Bedford-street North, Liverpool and 15 Lincoln's-inn-fields, London. Lithographed bills of quantities and forms of Tender will be furnished, on application to Mr Barry, remitting one guinea for the whole or five shillings for a separate trade. The Tenders are to be delivered sealed to the undersigned not later than Monday the 2nd of October next. The Board will not be bound to accept the lowest, or any Tender unless satisfactory. MILES MYRES, Clerk to the Burial Board. Preston. 14 September 1854. [Builder 16 September 1854 – Contracts]

Reference    Builder 16 September 1854 – Contracts
Reference    Manchester Guardian 10 February 1855 Page 3 (Contracts)