20th century Chelmsford Crematorium (EHER 82763)
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Summary
Chelmsford Crematorium was built in 1961 for Chelmsford Borough Council. Built of Southwater silver-grey bricks with a copper roof to the chapel, supported by a series of timber portal frames. The design includes two sculptured panels, one of St Cedd, on the approach to the chapel, and one of St Helena, on the tower.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6965 0567 (52m by 86m) |
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Description
Information from NRHE
Chelmsford Crematorium was built in 1961 for Chelmsford Borough Council. Built of Southwater silver-grey bricks with a copper roof to the chapel, supported by a series of timber portal frames. The design includes two sculptured panels, one of St Cedd, on the approach to the chapel, and one of St Helena, on the tower. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX76165 Bibliographic reference: Grainger, Hilary J.. 2005. Death Redesigned: British Crematoria - History, Architecture and Landscape. p. 391.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1521256
- National Monuments Record: TL 60 NE 66