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The Gatehouse
The Gatehouse (Grade II* listed), like many of the features
in the Nonconformist part of the cemetery, has many examples
of classical architecture.
The gateway itself has been designed to resemble a Roman arch
and the doorways are Egyptian in style. In the 1830s Egyptian
ideas strongly influenced design, but it is unusual to see
so many Egyptianate features on one site.
English Heritage has the task of identifying and protecting
buildings of architectural or historic interest. They inspect
the buildings and award grades:
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Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings
of more than special interest
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Grade II buildings are of special interest, warranting
every effort to preserve them
 
Recent images of the Gatehouse
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The idea of death has long been associated with the
crossing of water and here the Gatehouse has been built
over the Porter Brook. In the Ancient World people believed
that the River Styx linked life with the afterlife.
In the Christian era believers referred to crossing
over the River Jordan.
Do you know of other religions where water, seas,
or rivers have important meanings?
Contact us, and
let us know if you do.
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