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Click here to see preliminary management plan for the site Click here to see species lists for this site General Information on the ecology and use of the siteSK27509825 Ownership SCC
Leisure Services Size 2.07
hectares (560m perimeter) Designation(s) Cemetery
& Open Space Area Access Full
public access (including public footpath No 61 from
Coronation Wood) Classification C2 Importance Key
community facility with large open space area.
Ecological value is less significant (see
below) Date
Surveyed 8
March 2000 View from Knoll Top over Stocksbridge's industrial areaSurvey informationThe
cemetery itself is in a reasonable state of
maintenance, although some graves appear to have
damaged stonework or look a little neglected. There
is a small building that is used by City Council
Landscape Department. History The
first edition ordnance survey map of 1854 shows the
area as open countryside. Later editions show that
the area to the east of the cemetery was at one
time a quarry. This may explain the varying
topography of this particular area and its
vegetation. The cemetery was established n the late
1940s and has been in continuous use since then.
Topography Mostly
on a south facing slope, with the slope steepest on
the east part of the site where quarrying took
place at one time. Recreation
and Use As
a cemetery. In compartment B there is a network of
desire lines and is used as an informal dog walking
area. Kids also use one tree for a swing in this
compartment. Site used as a short cut to main
shopping area via Coronation Wood. Present
Management Amenity
grassland around graves and open space area mown on
a regular basis.
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Community |
General Description |
Characteristic Species |
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Community A |
Amenity grassland around graves and open space |
Lolium perenne, Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus, Bellis perennis. |
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Community B |
Bracken dominated tall herb |
Pteridium aquilinum. |
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Community C |
Scrub/semi-mature trees |
Salix capraea, Crateagus monogyna, Prunus sp. |
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Community D |
Tall herb |
Dactylis glomerata, Urtica dioica. |
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Community E |
Ornamental shrubbery |
Prunus laurocerasus, Berberis sp. |
Ecological Interest
Much of the site is managed as an amenity open space. Mowing takes place regularly on open field and verges around graves. A number of flowering plants and grasses are characteristic of these areas, with yarrow the most notable species. The northern boundary of ornamental shrubs is dominated by cherry laurel and a barberry hedge makes up most of the north east boundary. The cherry laurel hedge appears to be regularly trimmed but restricted to the front edge at about 1.5m high. The rear part has been left to grow high resulting in a peculiar 'indented' effect. This high growth has also accentuated the dense shady environment of Coronation Wood.
A mainly tall herb community runs along the southern walled boundary dominated by coarse herbs and grasses. The scrub and tall herb on the eastern part of the site is where the main ecological interest lies. Scrub and semi-mature trees include planted specimens, with cherry trees frequent in the east part. An area of tree planting occurs on the amenity grass field including alder, oak and ash. Large areas (Community B) are dominated by bracken. Small, scattered shoots of bluebell were noted across this community.
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