British Cemetery in Ocracoke, North Carolina
Also known as HMT Bedfordshire Crew 1942
About British Cemetery
British Cemetery is a christian cemetery in Ocracoke, Hyde County, North Carolina. It was established in 1942. It carries a heritage listing (NRHP 90001465). The grounds sit at about 3 feet above sea level. It is recorded in the U.S. Geological Survey's Geographic Names Information System as feature 1003067. It is one of 7 cemeteries we list in Hyde County, and 11 other listed cemeteries lie within 10 miles. It is the oldest recorded cemetery in Hyde County. 1 of the 7 listings in Hyde County have a phone number or website on record.
Map
35.11667, -75.98078
What British Cemetery offers
Not available: we have no confirmed information yet about accepting new burials, cremation options, cremation niches, mausoleum, columbarium, chapel, green burial, veterans section, office on site, parking, wheelchair accessible, restrooms. If you work there or know it well, tell us what it offers.
Nearby cemeteries
- HMT Bedfordshire GravesitesBritish Cemetery Road, Ocracoke, NCChristian cemetery0.0 mi
- Fletcher & O'NealBuxton, NCCemetery0.1 mi
- O'Neal Cemetery c1896Buxton, NCCemetery0.1 mi
- Scarbarough Family CemeteryBuxton, NCFamily cemetery0.3 mi
- Sam Jones & Inky D (horse)Buxton, NCCemetery1.0 mi
- Babb-Dixon CemeteryPortsmouth, NC · est. 1753Christian cemetery5.5 mi
- Grace CemeteryPortsmouth, NC · est. 1912Christian cemetery5.7 mi
- Portsmouth CemeterySwanquarter, NCCemetery5.7 mi
- Community CemeteryPortsmouth, NC · est. 1900Cemetery5.7 mi
- Keeler-Styron CemeterySwanquarter, NCCemetery5.9 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is British Cemetery located?
British Cemetery is at British Cemetery Road, Ocracoke, NC 27960 in Hyde County. GPS coordinates: 35.11667, -75.98078.
Is British Cemetery a Christian cemetery?
Our records list a Christian affiliation, based on the recorded religion of the cemetery. Burial rules for people outside the congregation vary, so ask the cemetery.
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