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St John's Churchyard, Islington (also known as Priory of St John of Jerusalem Burial Ground)

Introduction

After it closed to burial, St John's Churchyard was laid out by the MPGA as a small enclosed public garden with a few headstones remaining and a fine plane tree.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

The site is open from 8am - dusk.

Directions

Tube: Farringdon (Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Circle). Rail: Farringdon. Bus: 55, 243

Owners

Order of St John/LB Islington

Features & Designations

Designations

  • Conservation Area

  • Reference: Clerkenwell Green
Key Information

Type

Funerary Site

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Survival

Extant

Hectares

0.02

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust