Available Church and Burial Records

This lists the records of christenings[C], marriages[M] and burials[B] which took place at Dunton Basset parish church and which can be found at the Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. The dates for which banns are held are shown in brackets after the marriage dates. Bishop's Transcripts [BTs] are contemporary copies which are also shown. It also provides information about burials and cremations outside the parish church.
C 1658 - 1949
M 1654 - 1948 (1972)
B 1653 - 1888
BTs 1570 - 1850 with gaps
Transcripts None

Methodist
C 1920 - 1967
M 1910 - 1964

The churchyard is still open in Dunton Bassett and there is no civic cemetery. The nearest crematorium is Leicester Crematorium, Gilroes Cemetery, Groby Road, Leicester LE3 9QG. Records can be accessed on request or in person from Leicester City Council, New Walk Centre, Welford Place Leicester LE1 6ZG.