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.
The Long Barrow was built in 2014 in the style of a Neolithic Long Barrow updated to be useable in the 21st Century. It houses cremated remains in natural stone niches within chambers inside the barrow.
The exterior has been restored to species rich chalk grassland.
The interior has controlled access for the security and dignity of the remains but the exterior is free to visit at all reasonable times.
The spring and early summer is best for flowers as the grasses are allowed to grow to flowering and seed.
There is an interpretation board on site.
- Lichen haven
- Peaceful space for quiet reflection
- Wild flower Areas in spring/summer
- Wildlife haven
The site is all grass and the barrow has steep sides so care is needed especially in wet weather. But there are level mown paths around the site.
All Cannings and Allington are served by Salisbury Reds route 101 https://www.salisburyreds.co.uk/services/SWWD/101 - About ½ mile walk from the barrow
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
