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 church built in 1825 faces the River Colne with adjoining Parish Centre, alongside these buildings is over an acre of churchyard in a conservation area.
Formed in 1825 from hay meadows as London Colney was a stopping place to change coaching horses with inns for rest for passengers and coach drivers. London Colney also served as a resting place for drovers as cattle passed through for the London Markets.
Quote from Herts Wildlife Survey "Churchyard comprises of neutral grassland and planted trees and shrubs along a walled boundary. The aspect is fairly neutral and the underlying geology has a calcareous influence with superficial deposits of sand and gravel. The south end has river terrace deposits indicating that it was previously part of the River Colne floodplain. Churchyard bordered by residential properties and industrial warehouses."
The churchyard over the years has been extended in three parts 1825, 1903 and again in 1935 into refilled gravel pits. The last extension is laid out for internment of ashes. This conservation area in the Colne Valley is managed with mown areas and paths with areas allowed to flower. A peaceful space for both the living and to remember the deceased. Over the years this village churchyard now contains some 2000 internments with burials and ashes. We also have Commonwealth graves with the War Memorial standing in the High Street.
- Good accessibility
- Peaceful space for quiet reflection
- Wild flower Areas in spring/summer
- Wildlife haven
churchyard has mown paths but would be difficult to push a wheelchair , some ground uneven
there are benches
yes 84 and 602 bus stop in High Street near river
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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
