South View Cemetery, derelict chapel

This is South View Cemetery, right in the centre of Basingstoke

Dating back to the 11th century, the 1.2 hectare cemetery whilst now only used for cremated remains interments, still retains its special character. A network of footpaths, historic headstones, and mature trees provides an ambient setting for two listed buildings, the Holy Ghost Chapel and the cemetery lodge.

This was the town’s graveyard from the 13th century until it was full in about 1912 although cremation interments may still take place here. It contains the Grade II* listed ruins of two chapels – the west wall of the 13th century chapel of the Holy Ghost and the tower and arched windows of the early 16th century chapel of the Holy Trinity, added to the earlier chapel by Lord Sandys of the Vyne at Sherborne as a burial place for his family.


This is the lodge, now a private dwelling




The remains of the Holy Ghost chapel
















The base of the tower


A glimpse through that gate


And as it is, after all, a cemetery, here are a few grave shots:



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Alan

Cor!

For some reason I only ever think of Basingstoke as office-space.

It's good to be reminded that it has a rich and ancient history.

That really is nice. I like the white tower especially.
I had to laugh at the Burberry though, as I really thought it said something else at first.