Mid 19th century caretaker's cottage, London Road Cemetery (EHER 81977)

A mid 19th century brick-built caretaker's cottage built from red brick with a slate roof. It was built against the cemetery wall and, judging by the frequent need for repairs, was a rather inadequate structure.

Just east of the entrance to the old cemetery, adjacent to the boundary wall, is the original caretaker’s lean-to single storey cottage in red brick in Flemish bond, with a slate roof. There is no surviving chimney. It has two simple sash windows and a door at the end, and is in poor repair. It was built in 1856. The caretaker then assumed responsibility for opening and closing the gates, as well as tidying the paths and beds, and keeping the grounds clear of children and disorderly persons. The cottage was built against the cemetery wall and, judging by the frequent need for repairs, was a rather inadequate structure. It was replaced in 1901-1902 by a lodge further to the west (EHER 81978). <1>