Introduction
St Mary's Churchyard has many distinguished late-18th century tombs, and some fine trees. It was closed to burials following the Burial Grounds Act of 1854. Initially maintained by the Burial Board, the borough council took over responsibility in 1896. Across Church Street St Mary New Church is surrounded by a grassed area, with a war memorial.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
Opening is unrestricted.
Directions
Tube: Manor House (Piccadilly) then bus; Angel (Northern) then bus. Bus: 73, 141, 171A.
Owners
LB Hackney
- History
Period
Tudor (1485-1603)
- Features & Designations
Designations
Conservation Area
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: Old St Mary's Church; St Mary's New Church
- Grade: II*
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: Tomb of James Stephen; Tomb of Anna Laetitia Barbauld, St Mary's Rectory, forecourt wall to church and rectory
- Grade: II
- Key Information
Type
Funerary Site
Purpose
Sacred / Ritual / Funerary
Principal Building
Religious Ritual And Funerary
Period
Tudor (1485-1603)
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes