Home > New Zealand > Canterbury > Selwyn District > Leeston > Ellesmere Public Cemetery
Memorials : 306
Location : Leeston, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Website : www.selwyn.govt.nz/facilities-and-parks/cemeteries
Coordinate : -43.7775690, 172.2599220
Description : When the cemetery was developed around 1874, it was used by Presbyterians - the area reserved being at the back of the cemetery. Other denominations were catered for by Church of England (Anglican), Wesleyan (Methodist) and Catholic cemeteries which existed locally (the first two being in churchyards). The first plots in the cemetery were sold for five shillings each. In 1878, the Ellesmere Cemetery Trust was established, with 2 areas (24 acres and 43 acres) comprised in the Trust. The Anglican portion was laid out in 1886 and the Methodist portion in the late 1880's, however, the Catholic area was... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Ellesmere Public Cemetery?

    Ellesmere Public Cemetery is located at Feredays Road Leeston, Selwyn District ,Canterbury , 7683New Zealand.

  • Ellesmere Public Cemetery cemetery's updated grave count on graveviews.com?

    287 memorials

  • Where are the coordinates of the Ellesmere Public Cemetery?

    Latitude: -43.7775690
    Longitude: 172.2599220

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