We are compiling this directory of flowery burial grounds from across the UK, which we would recommend visiting if you are looking for a well managed site rich in wildlife and heritage. Burial grounds can have a rich array of plants, animals and fungi, and may contain the only surviving area of flower-rich grassland in a parish. All the sites listed here contain this habitat. To see the flowers at their best, late May to mid or end of July is usually the most suitable time to visit. However, do contact the site managers for more specific timings before you visit if this is important to you.
Over the past 8 years the churchyard has been transformed with careful management to be a haven of wildflowers in the spring using careful cutting techniques to encourage diversity.
There are also ancient yews forming a splendid archway along the entrance path and a huge elm tree behind the Church which again with careful pruning is thriving.
The churchyard features St Non’s Well, one of many in Wales. Non is the mother of St David, patron saint of Wales. The well is said to possess healing properties.
There is an extensive survey of the gravestones in the churchyard including individual photographs and inscriptions featured on the church website http://www.eglwysfach.co.uk/guide.html. There is also an interesting Pirates grave and others dating back to 1499 .
- Good accessibility
- Lichen haven
- Peaceful space for quiet reflection
- Wild flower Areas in spring/summer
The churchyard is mostly level with a surfaced path from the lychgate to the church door.
X28 Machynlleth to Aberyswyth service stops a 3 min walk from the church at London House. As does the T2 Trawscymru service
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If you would like to nominate a flowery burial ground that you manage for inclusion in our directory, please complete the form here. We will review all submissions before inclusion in the directory, so please understand you won’t see your burial ground immediately.
