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St Mary with St Edward Churchyard, Leyton (also known as Leyton Parish Church)

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 (1701 to 1800)

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 (1701 to 1800)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

0.91

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust