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Weeping Holly

The old part of the cemetery has a number of mature planted trees and the biggest collection of weeping trees in Sheffield. This is one of the two weeping holly trees that can be found in this area.

There are several types of weeping trees to be found in the cemetery. In addition to the holly, there is ash and willow and they all have a symbolic meaning.

It is an especially appropriate place in which to find such trees because their drooping shape symbolises mourning.

Weeping Holly