Open Spaces Act 1906 (c. 25)

Power to transfer open spaces and Burial Grounds to Local Authorities E+W+N.I.

6 Transfer of disused burial grounds to local authority. E+W+N.I.

The owner of any disused burial ground may convey the burial ground to, or grant any term of years or other limited interest therein to, or make any agreement with, any local authority for the purpose of giving the public access to the burial ground, and preserving the same as an open space accessible to the public and under the control of the local authority, and for the purpose of improving and laying out the same.