Copies of a burial plot map of the Leeds General Cemetery site

Description

Grid map showing a survey of individual plots at the Leeds General Cemetery, including plot numbers and showing where there are spare plots available. The map was drawn up by the Surveyor of the Fabric at the University of Leeds. The scale is 1cm to 7' 0". A note states that there are two graves per cm square on the map.


There are 6 copies of the map: 1 rolled linen copy, 5 rolled paper printed copies, and 1 folded diazotype copy. The linen and folded copies are labelled as 'Drawing No. 30/4', and some of the other paper copies are labelled 'Drawing No. 52/2'.


The folded copy of the map was previously housed in University of Leeds-branded envelope.

Access and usage

Reproduction

Access

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Physical and technical conditions

Folded map measures 845 mm x 1360 mm. Rolled maps measure approx. 800mm x 1280mm.

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Burial plot map of the Leeds General Cemetery site

View a high-resolution digitised version of a burial plot map of the Leeds General Cemetery site held in Special Collections at Leeds University Library.

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Collection guide: Records of Burial

Guidance on the records of burial from the Leeds General Cemetery Company Ltd Archive.

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