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Alexander Spurr

d. 1873

British architect

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About Alexander Spurr

Alexander Spurr was an architect.

Edmund Alexander Spurr (died 1873) was a British architect who designed and was the superintendent of the Great Northern Cemetery (now known as the New Southgate Cemetery) in London, England. He was a fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects. Spurr is buried at New Southgate Cemetery.

Spurr designed the Great Northern on a spoke and wheel plan with an episcopal chapel at the centre. The chapel was in the early English lancet style with a broach spire of 150 feet.

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Important facts

Died
1873
Occupation
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects

Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexander Spurr?

British architect

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Alexander Spurr died in 1873.

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Alexander Spurr was an architect.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Spurr

· Wikidata: Q20876315

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