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St Mary's Gardens, Greenwich (also known as St Mary Magdalene Churchyard, Woolwich Parish Church, Woolwich Gardens)

Introduction

The churchyard closed for burials in 1865 and was later laid out as a public garden, the gravestones largely moved to the perimeter. Most remaining monuments were cleared in 1968, apart from the memorial dedicated to Thomas Cribb (d.1848), a famous bare knuckle boxer who lived in Greenwich.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

The gardens are open from 9am - dusk.

Directions

Rail: Woolwich Dockyard. Bus: 161, 177, 180, 472

Owners

C of E Diocese of Southwark/St Mary's PCC

Key Information

Type

Funerary Site

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Survival

Extant

Hectares

1.44

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust