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Title: Devizes Cemetery
Post by: grahamila on Wednesday 05 November 25 19:36 GMT (UK)
Is there anyone who could take a photograph of a grave in Devizes Cemetery for me?
Title: Re: Devzes Cemetery
Post by: Milliepede on Wednesday 05 November 25 21:19 GMT (UK)
Have you checked the find a grave site to see if there is a photo on there?
Title: Re: Devizes Cemetery
Post by: Zaphod99 on Wednesday 05 November 25 21:36 GMT (UK)
Typo corrected in the subject.  In case anyone searches for it one day

Update: except it didn't correct the original...  Graham, it might still let you.

Zaph
Title: Re: Devzes Cemetery
Post by: jimbo50 on Thursday 06 November 25 02:27 GMT (UK)
I'll be in Devizes at some point this month.
Point me in the direction of the grave and maybe I'll find it.
Title: Re: Devizes Cemetery
Post by: grahamila on Thursday 06 November 25 13:26 GMT (UK)
The grave I am looking for is Arthur James Hiscock who died on 5.4.1974.  The location I have been given by the local authority is EX-S37 but they cannot confirm there is a headstone.
Title: Re: Devizes Cemetery
Post by: jimbo50 on Thursday 13 November 25 03:30 GMT (UK)
Hiya.
Is there a plan of the cemetery plot numbers. I just looked, it's huge and photos show quite unkempt headstones overgrown everywhere etc. I have a bit of a breathing problem. In the absence of a plan I'd be lost. Cheers . Jim
Title: Re: Devizes Cemetery
Post by: Milliepede on Thursday 13 November 25 10:11 GMT (UK)
I sent an enquiry to ask about a map/locations but haven’t had a reply. 

Chased it up again this morning so will keep you posted.

I can still go on the 24th or 25th Nov as have appointments in Devizes on both days. 
Title: Re: Devizes Cemetery
Post by: rosie99 on Thursday 13 November 25 10:54 GMT (UK)
There is a map here

https://www.devizes-tc.gov.uk/burial-options-map/

Were they able to tell you if the grave was in sole occupancy or give you any indication as to who else was in with him
Title: Re: Devizes Cemetery
Post by: rosie99 on Thursday 13 November 25 11:44 GMT (UK)
 grahamila,  have you considered posting your request on the findagrave website where people may have knowledge as to where they can locate the grave area. 
Title: Re: Devizes Cemetery
Post by: Milliepede on Thursday 13 November 25 14:42 GMT (UK)
Got a reply this morning and according to them he is in plot EX-531. 

Will try and send someone out to locate it but short staffed due to illness. 

Didn’t provide any maps detailed or otherwise  :-\
Title: Re: Devizes Cemetery
Post by: jimbo50 on Thursday 13 November 25 19:26 GMT (UK)
Quote from: Milliepede on Thursday 13 November 25 14:42 GMT (UK)
Got a reply this morning and according to them he is in plot EX-531. 
Will try and send someone out to locate it but short staffed due to illness. 
Didn’t provide any maps detailed or otherwise  :-\
It looks like EX4 was just about to be named at the time of the map...so , hopefully will be in the North corner somewhere. I'll have a look this weekend (memory allowing)  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Devizes Cemetery
Post by: Milliepede on Friday 14 November 25 10:30 GMT (UK)
Quick update before I head off

Got a reply with directions plus a couple of photographs so no need for anyone to visit  :)
Title: Re: Devizes Cemetery
Post by: jimbo50 on Saturday 15 November 25 02:39 GMT (UK)
Well done Millie. It does look pretty wet for now. Cheers Jim