Linthorpe Cemetery
Explore the historic Linthorpe Cemetery in Middlesbrough, a vast, forested space offering tranquil walks and notable graves.
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Linthorpe Cemetery is a large, historic burial ground situated in Middlesbrough, Cleveland. This significant site is known for its expansive green spaces and its connection to local history, famously being the resting place of Moses Carpenter, a Mohawk Indian, who was laid to rest here in 1889. The cemetery has earned a commendable Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from visitors, who often praise its peaceful setting.
Visitors can explore the beautiful forested areas, where efforts are made to encourage wildflowers and native species, creating a natural and reflective environment. While offering a tranquil space for remembrance and quiet walks, its sheer size can be quite vast, sometimes leading to a sense of disorientation in its central parts. It provides a unique blend of historical interest and natural beauty within Middlesbrough.
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Opening hours for Linthorpe Cemetery are not provided. The cemetery offers excellent accessibility features, including wheelchair accessible parking and a wheelchair accessible entrance. Payment options are not specified, suggesting free access to the grounds.
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Showing 5 of 15 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 1 February 2026.
I've lived in Middlesbrough since 1979, and this is the first time I've had a walk around the graveyard. We were looking for Moses Carpenters' grave the Mohawk Indian laid to rest in Middlesbrough in 1889. My first impression was how huge it was. We got lost and disoriented when in the central part. My second impression was how overgrown and derelict so much of it is. Unkept and smelling really badly in places from the type of plants that have taken over and dog wee. In one quarter, new trees and well-kept areas, another quarter broken headstones, grass verges, and paths all run down and are in need of TLC being totally overgrown. We spent a while looking for Moses' grave and several Japanese graves that have minimal information about them that I felt needed more investigating. As the sun began to fall, the grave silhouettes against the sky made great photo opportunities.
Beautiful forested area. They are letting some grass and wildflowers grow to help native species. Some owners don’t pick up after their pets though, can’t imagine leaving that on someone’s grave.
It's a pity no effort has been put in to repair broken headstones, but it is a beautiful place. I do laugh when they say they are "re-wilding", I suggest cutbacks in the gardening budget. Only spoilt by people who think it's a dog toilet(I apologise to responsible owners).
Plenty of wooded areas, beautiful wildflowers, including large displays of wild primroses in spring. Examples of rare native black poplars can be found here.
It doesn’t shut at the right time. I got locked in
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📍 Burlam Rd, Middlesbrough TS5 4EQ, UK
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Burlam Rd, Middlesbrough TS5 4EQ, UK