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.
Set in a Dartmoor village the Churchyard has areas of wildflowers, ox eye daises, yellow rattle, betony, mallow, some orchids and devils bit scabious in the late summer. Butterflies include marbled white, small pearl bordered fritillary & the day flying Chimney Sweeper moth, indicator of old pasture. CPRE “Best churchyard in Devon” competition 2018- “Highly Commended”. Designated a ”County Wildlife Site” in 2020, the first so far in Devon.
For contact details, please visit Friends of Throwleigh Church Website
- Famous/infamous people's memorials
- Great for fungi
- Lichen haven
- Lychgate
- Peaceful space for quiet reflection
- Sundial
- Wild flower Areas in spring/summer
- Wildlife haven
There are steps at the entrance to the churchyard and throughout. Paths are rolled stone and some are narrow. There are two benches in the churchyards.
There is one bus a week (670) that stops in Throwleigh, for more information visit https://bustimes.org/localities/throwleigh
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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.
