Chapel of Rest, Watling Street Cemetery
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Chapel of Rest, Watling Street Cemetery
Image: © Glyn Baker Taken: 4 Sep 2005
A 2000-year-old tradition is being carried on here. It was customary in roman times to in bury the remains of the departed in cemeteries beside a road. Watling Street is an appropriate place for a present day cemetery.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.438991
Longitude
0.244541