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Title: Plot lay-out for Maeshyfryd Cemetery in Holyhead
Post by: Amlodhi on Thursday 30 April 20 17:16 BST (UK)
Hi
Research carried out some years ago revealed that my great-grandfather, John Rich (1855-1902) was apparently buried in Plot 244 of Section B of Maeshyfryd Cemetery.
However, on visiting the cemetery in person, I found the grave to be unmarked except for a small piece of stone lying flat, possibly face down.  Incongruously, all the graves around it appeared to be dated around 1929, so it is possible I have the wrong location.
Does anyone have any information on how the cemetery is divided up and, if possible, where John  Rich may really be buried?  (Incidentally, the grave of his son, also John (1895-1945) is very close by, just to the east of the Thetis memorial.)
Grateful for any help you can give.
Amlodhi
Title: Re: Plot lay-out for Maeshyfryd Cemetery in Holyhead
Post by: PaulineJ on Thursday 30 April 20 17:20 BST (UK)
It's worth looking carefully at adjacent headstones for plot numbers.
Not all are numbered or marked, but it can confirm whether you are in the right area.


The town council may be able to help with a plan
https://www.holyheadtowncouncil.com/services/70-services/87-maeshyfryd-cemetery
Pauline
Title: Re: Plot lay-out for Maeshyfryd Cemetery in Holyhead
Post by: Amlodhi on Thursday 30 April 20 17:23 BST (UK)
Thanks, Pauline, I'll bear that in mind when I next visit (whenever that may be!).   ;D
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Title: Re: Plot lay-out for Maeshyfryd Cemetery in Holyhead
Post by: Amlodhi on Thursday 30 April 20 17:24 BST (UK)
Should have added that, according to their website, they charge £30 for the service ...
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Title: Re: Plot lay-out for Maeshyfryd Cemetery in Holyhead
Post by: PaulineJ on Thursday 30 April 20 17:25 BST (UK)
It's always worth asking for the layout.
I suspect itslugging the books out and copying out the details is what they are charging for.