British Cemetery, Cossimbazar is a colonial era Christian cemetery situated at Cossimbazar in Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is also known as Old English Cemetery maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
History The cemetery was established during the period of the British East India Company's presence in Cossimbazar. This area was a commercial settlement of Bengal for European businessman including the English, Dutch, French and Armenians. It was used as burial ground for personnel of East India Company and their family members.
Notable graves Mary Hastings, first wife of Warren Hastings Elizabeth Hastings, infant daughter of Warren Hastings Lyon Prager, Diamond merchant
See more St. Mary Armenian Church, Saidabad Dutch Cemetery, Murshidabad Residency Cemetery, Babulbona
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