Weeley Crematorium, Colchester Road (EHER 81791)
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Summary
Weeley Crematorium was built in 1986 for Tendring District Council, it was designed by The Stanley Bragg Partnership, Colchester and built by L W Kemble Ltd, Wivenhoe. The building is characterised by sweeping roofs anchored to the site by a prominent chimney. The external walls are of cavity construction and faced with steetley facing bricks, the ridge roof areas are covered with asbestos cemetent slates. Conifers surround the grounds and there are scattering lawns, rose beds, shrubs and an attractive fish pool with fountains.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1433 2264 (48m by 36m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WEELEY, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE:
Weeley Crematorium was built in 1986 for Tendring District Council, it was designed by The Stanley Bragg Partnership, Colchester and built by L W Kemble Ltd, Wivenhoe. The building is characterised by sweeping roofs anchored to the site by a prominent chimney. The external walls are of cavity construction and faced with steetley facing bricks, the ridge roof areas are covered with asbestos cement slates. Conifers surround the grounds and there are scattering lawns, rose beds, shrubs and an attractive fish pool with fountains. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX76165 Bibliographic reference: Grainger, Hilary J.. 2005. Death Redesigned: British Crematoria - History, Architecture and Landscape. pp. 492-493.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1533694
- National Monuments Record: TM 12 SW 85