Introduction
The church has an extensive graveyard in two sections, one surrounding the church, the other backing onto Leyton or John Smith's Almshouses. The well-known antiquarian John Strype (d.1737) was buried here, who re-edited and enlarged John Stow’s 'Survey of London'.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
Opening is unrestricted.
Directions
Tube: Leyton (Central) then bus. London Overground: Leyton Midland Road then bus. Bus: 58, 158.
Owners
Church
- History
Period
18th Century
- Features & Designations
Designations
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: monuments in graveyard to St. Fisher and to B. Moyer.
- Grade: II
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: St Mary's Church.
- Grade: II*
- Key Information
Type
Funerary Site
Purpose
Sacred / Ritual / Funerary
Principal Building
Religious Ritual And Funerary
Period
18th Century
Survival
Extant
Hectares
0.91
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust