What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Glasgow, Tresta Road, Western Necropolis as Cemetery (19th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
A 19th-century cemetery; part of Glasgow's urban burial expansion during the Victorian era. Its significance lies in reflecting changing attitudes towards death and public health in industrializing cities.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
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Photo: Richard Sutcliffe · CC BY-SA 2.0