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Church Cemetery, Nottingham

1848 establishments in EnglandAnglican cemeteries in the United KingdomCemeteries in EnglandGrade II* listed buildings in NottinghamshireNottingham
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Church Cemetery, also known as Rock Cemetery, is a place of burial in Nottingham, England which is Grade II* listed. It is situated at the south-east corner of Forest Recreation Ground.

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Church Cemetery, Nottingham
Forest Road East, Nottingham Carrington

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Church Cemetery (Rock Cemetery)

Forest Road East
NG1 4HJ Nottingham, Carrington
England, United Kingdom
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The Arboretum, Nottingham
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