Brief Description
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.
History
St John-at-Hackney Churchyard Gardens was the burial ground of Hackney's first parish church of St Augustine. The medieval church was demolished in 1790 although the 13th-century tower remains. Its burial ground was walled in 1707 and expanded twice in the 18th century, in 1763 and 1790. The latter expansion enabled the erection of the new church of St John when a much larger church was needed for the growing population.
Visitor Facilities
Opening is unrestricted; church open Weds 10am-2pm. St Augustine's Tower open last Sunday of month 2-4.30pm.- Access & Directions
Access 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.
- Associated People
- Contact
Telephone
01793 445050Official Website
Other websites
- http://www.londongardensonline.org.uk/gardens-online-record.asp?ID=HAC039
- http://www.hackney.gov.uk/cp-st-johns.htm
- http://www.stjohnathackney.org.uk
Owners
LB Hackney
- 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