Introduction
The burial ground was declared full in 1859, and in 1893/4 was converted into a public garden; graves were grassed over, headstones moved to the perimeter and chest tombs into railed enclosures. It was re-opened as St John’s Gardens in 1894. In 1963, a walled garden was laid out. Neglected by the late-20th century, in 2006/7 the gardens were extensively refurbished.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01793 445050Access contact details
Opening is unrestricted; church open Weds 10am-2pm. St Augustine's Tower open last Sunday of month 2-4.30pm.
Directions
London Overground: Hackney Central. Bus: 36, 48, 55, 106, 253, S2.
Owners
LB Hackney
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Designations
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: Late C17/early C18th brick wall to north of former churchyard of St Augustine; late 17/early 18 wall to south-west of St John (probably former rectory garden wall); Beaufort family tomb, Hunter family tomb, Loddiges family tomb
- Grade: II
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: St Augustine's Tower
- Grade: I
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: St John at Hackney Church
- Grade: II*
- Key Information
Type
Funerary Site
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Religious Ritual And Funerary
Survival
Extant
Hectares
2
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Land Use Consultants {St John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens 10 Year Management & Maintenance Plan} (2013) St John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens 10 Year Management & Maintenance Plan
- Land Use Consultants {St John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens Management Plan} (2004) St John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens Management Plan
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust