Histon & Impington On-Line

Burial Ground

The Parish Councils maintain the civil cemetery, off Mill Lane, Histon (location map). Its open from 9am to sunset, each day.

The cemetery was gifted to the community by the Chivers family. They established it in the 19th century since, as non-conformists (Baptists), they were not allowed to be buried in the churchyard.

A groundsman is employed part time to maintain the grounds.

Looking west - towards the entrance. These graves are some of the oldest in the cemetery

Looking north - entrance on the right. In the distance are the newest graves.

Graves

There are a number of graves of interest, perhaps the most fascinating is that of Alfred Carter, died February 3rd, 1924 aged 63 years. He was a blacksmith, and his colleagues made the surround for his grave (there is a plaque at the foot of the surround saying "This surround was made and erected by his Fellow Workers"). The inscription with his name reads "A workman that needeth not be ashamed" (2 Timothy 2.15)

There are also three war graves. Two from World War I

Arthur R Leet (Bombardier - Royal Artillery) died 19th July 1919, aged 37

Godfried W Reinardts (Soldaat, 11 Linieregiment) died 22 December 1917, aged 29 was a Belgian who came to Histon to recover from his wounds and convalesce but did not return home.

And one from World War II

W J Hunt (Flight Lieutenant, Pilot, Royal Air Force) died 14th December 1942, aged 31

Enquiries

All enquiries to the , Impington Parish Council