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St Luke's Churchyard, Charlton (also known as Charlton Parish Church, St Luke with Holy Trinity)

Introduction

The small churchyard, now closed to burials, has gravestones set among grass, trees including yew, a number of shrubs in front of the building, and a flagstone path from the small entrance gate to the church. On the nearby village green Charlton Hornfair was held on St Luke's Day, 18 October, until 1816.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

Opening is unrestricted. Church open Tues & Thurs 10-2.

Directions

Rail: Charlton then bus. Bus: 53, 54, 380, 422, 486.

Owners

Charlton Benefice in the Diocese of Southwark

Features & Designations

Designations

  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: St Luke's Church
  • Grade: II*
  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: St Luke's churchyard walls, gate piers and gate.
  • Grade: II
Key Information

Type

Funerary Site

Purpose

Sacred / Ritual / Funerary

Principal Building

Religious Ritual And Funerary

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust