Ballast Hills Burial Ground is one of Newcastle’s oldest surviving unconsecrated burial grounds. More than 40,000 people were buried here between the early seventeenth century and 1853.
The project brings together research, care and engagement focused on the site, the archive and the stories connected with Ballast Hills. This blog shares research, personal stories, events, volunteering opportunities, and project updates.
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