Brief Description
The churchyard is on the site of an old Saxon burial ground; it was expanded in 1855 and 1880 to the north, and again in 1909 when it took over the former 'Vicar's Field'.
History
There has been a church here since at least the 13th century, and Church Road Cemetery opened in 1559.
Visitor Facilities
There is unrestricted access to the site.Detailed Description
There has been a church here since at least the C13th, and Church Road Cemetery opened in 1559. The current church of St Peter and St Paul, to the south-west of Mitcham village centre, was built in 1819-21 by George Smith. It was repainted in the 1990s as part of a Challenge Anneke television programme. The churchyard is on the site of an old Saxon burial ground; it was expanded in 1855 and 1880 to the north, and again in 1909 when it took over the former 'Vicar's Field'. Among those buried are Anne Hall (d.1740); Thomas Stanley (d.1811); and Richard Cranmer.Sources consulted:
Ian Yarham, Dave Dawson, Martin Boyle, Rebecca Holliday 'Nature Conservation in Merton, Ecology Handbook 29', London Ecology Unit, 1998, p100.
For more information see http://www.londongardensonline.org.uk/gardens-online-record.asp?ID=MER051
- Access & Directions
Access Contact Details
There is unrestricted access to the site.Directions
Tramlink: Belgrave Walk. Bus: 200
- Contact
Telephone
01793 445050Official Website
Other websites
- http://www.londongardensonline.org.uk/
- http://www.merton.gov.uk/community-living/register/cemeteries/mertoncemeteries
Owners
Diocese of Southwark
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust