Norton Cemetery (Sheffield)

Norton Cemetery (Sheffield)
The cemetery's entrance gate.

Norton Cemetery is one of the city of Sheffield's many cemeteries. It was opened on 6 June 1869, and covers 6 acres (24,000 m2).

Views of Sheaf valley.

Norton is a smaller cemetery running along two alleys spanning to the right and the left from the two gate houses (not listed). From the furthest graves and along the boundary wall are stunning views of the Sheaf valley and the moors.

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Coordinates: 53°20′50″N 1°28′32″W / 53.34722°N 1.47556°W / 53.34722; -1.47556



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