National Federation of Cemetery Friends

HARROGATE, PATELEY BRIDGE

Cemetery at Panorama Way, Pateley Bridge

Friends of Pateley Bridge Cemetery and St Mary's Churchyard
 Contact  Dr Joanna Moody  send to  click here
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The cemetery, still in use, is owned by Harrogate Borough Council [HBC]. It was opened in 1876 and covers 2.86 acres in a scenic daleside location in Nidderdale.





St Mary is a deconsecrated church, with its churchyard dating from the 17th century.
The cemetery is in a gentle sloping location with magnificent views over the village and the dales. The first interment was in October 1874 and the cremated remains section was opened in 1969.




During a memorial safety audit in 2000 there were found to be 499 memorials and 72% [360 memorials] were considered to be unsafe and laid down. Restoration of many of these will commence in 2008 thanks to HBC working in cooperation with the Probation Service.