York Cemetery has a rich and diverse range of funerary memorials, from the very small simply decorated to the large ornately monuments.  The very first memorial to be erected was to Mary Agar in 1838, a year after the opening of the Cemetery.  Since then the site has accumulated over 17,000 monuments of all shapes and sizes, of which six which have been designated by Historic England for their decorative and or historical significance.

By clicking on the links below you will be-redirected to the fill listing on the Historic England website. 

Leadbetter Monument – Plot number 13092 – The NHLE  full listing can be found  here

Gray Monument – Plot number 11874 – The NHLE full listing can be found here

Hessay Monument – Plot number 17945

Terry Monument – Plot number 1977

Knowlson Monument – Plot number 13302

Leetham Monument – plot number 16404