Brief Description
St Mary's Churchyard, Acton was used for burials under family rights until the 1920s, and contains some interesting monuments. In front of the church what was once the village green is now a pedestrian precinct.
History
Acton was part of the Manor of Fulham at the time of the Domesday Survey and a church had stood at the old centre of the village from at least 1228. An important stop on the London to Oxford coaching road, Acton developed into a market town and was later popular as a rural retreat. A larger parish church was erected in 1837 to serve the growing population, reconstructed in 1865-67. St Mary's Churchyard served as the main parish burial ground until 1863 when Churchfield Road Burial Ground was opened as a relief ground.
Visitor Facilities
Opening is unrestricted. Church usually open 10.30am - 12.30am Monday-Saturday.- Access & Directions
Access Contact Details
Opening is unrestricted. Church usually open 10.30am - 12.30am Monday-Saturday.Directions
London Overground: Acton Central.
- History
Period
- Medieval (1066-1540)
- Contact
Telephone
01793 445050Official Website
Other websites
- http://www.londongardensonline.org.uk/gardens-online-record.asp?ID=EAL045
- http://www.stmaryacton.org.uk
Owners
Diocese of London
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust