The unmarked burial site in Oldham contains 145 stillborn babies, 128 babies and children and 29 adults.
Councillors are calling for a memorial to those who have been buried in the unmarked mass grave at Royton CemeteryAn unmarked burial site at Royton Cemetery in Oldham contains 145 stillborn children, 128 babies and young children and 29 adults, local councillors said.
Councillors Maggie Hurley and Jade Hughes said it was a "heartbreaking revelation" and have called for a memorial to be built for all those buried there. Medical staff would tell bereaved parents their children would be buried alongside "a nice person" who was being buried that same day – often without giving them the opportunity to say goodbye.In a statement released by the Royton Independents, councillors Ms Hurley and Ms Hughes wrote they had been "profoundly affected" by the "heartbreaking revelation" of the mass grave being found.
A motion, due to be discussed at a council meeting on 11 September, has called for the council to erect a memorial to the buried children.
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