Tynemouth Burial Ground / Preston Cemetery

An extensive cemetery opened in 1856. The gate piers, wrought iron gates and railings are retained at the entrance where there is also a large lodge. There are many large trees among the graves and laurel hedges along the main drives giving a dark and heavy atmosphere {1}. In 1850 the threatened closure of the parish burial ground led the council to buy land outside North Shields. The cemetery had Anglican and nonconformist chapels. The Anglican chapel was adapted into a crematorium in 1959.