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.
St Margaret’s & St Andrew’s Churchyard is an ancient site with aspects of the current church dating back to 1254. it holds the accolade of the largest churchyard in Devon and a booklet about some of the more notable internments can be found here.
Adjoining the churchyard is a traditional cemetery and a secluded green burial ground. As an active burial ground the site in managed by a sextant with grassland management plan developed by a local ecologist and executed with the help of volunteers.
The varied grassland habitats created by the cutting regime provides habitat for insects and small mammals and hunting grounds for insectivorous birds and birds of prey.
Within the sward a variety of species indicative of unimproved species rich grassland can be found including common knapweed, greater and common bird’s foot trefoil, mouse ear hawkweed and beaked hawksbeard as well as Devon notable Corky-fruited Water-dropwort (Oenanthe pimpinelloides). 2022 species list
Please visit the Church Website
- Good accessibility
- Lichen haven
- Peaceful space for quiet reflection
- Wild flower Areas in spring/summer
- Wildlife haven
The burial ground is generally level with wide paths some with flagstones and some tarmac as well as grass mown paths. Access via the lych gate is up a slight incline to the church (the step can be avoided). Access from the car park on Capel is level but a long way from the church.
A bus stop is close to the lychgate for services 95, 98A & 99E
The map below will take a few seconds to load. You can search for a burial ground either by county, or by the name of the burial ground, or by clicking the markers on the map.
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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.Â
