Building record MYO4476 - YORK CREMATORIUM
Summary
York Crematorium was built in 1962 for York Corporation, it was designed by E Firth in association with C J Minter and Richard L Sawyer, and built by Sorrell (York) Ltd. A modern building, almost domestic in design, built of light, hand-made bricks with Portland stone string-courses and cladding. The roofs are flat, except for the main chapel which is slightly pitched and the chimney has not been disguised in any way. The chapel has a window wall, overlooking a walled garden pool and fountain.
Location
| Grid reference | SE 5972 4824 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE54NE |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
| Civil Parish | York, City of York, North Yorkshire |
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York Crematorium was built in 1962 for York Corporation, it was designed by E Firth in association with C J Minter and Richard L Sawyer, and built by Sorrell (York) Ltd. A modern building, almost domestic in design, built of light, hand-made bricks with Portland stone string-courses and cladding. The roofs are flat, except for the main chapel which is slightly pitched and the chimney has not been disguised in any way. The chapel has a window wall, overlooking a walled garden pool and fountain. (1)
1 Death Redesigned. 502. Grainger, Hilary J
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Record last edited
Jul 31 2019 9:39AM