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St Mary Walthamstow Churchyard (also known as Walthamstow Parish Church, Parish of St Mary with St Stephen Walthamstow)

Introduction

The churchyard contains numerous interesting graves and four listed tombs, and is divided into four railed and enclosed areas with public access to only two; it is bisected by paths which are in frequent public use. There are some 1300 visible monuments in and around the church, and it is thought that over 26,000 burials took place here.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

The site is open to the public. Part is unrestricted, part is inaccessible.

Directions

Tube: Walthamstow Central (Victoria). Rail: Walthamstow Central. Bus: W12

Owners

Church of England

Other Websites

History

Period

  • Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
  • Tudor (1485-1603)
Features & Designations

Designations

  • Conservation Area

  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: St Mary's Church; Tomb of Edward Solly; tomb of Thomas Wise; 2 table tombs; churchyard wall.
  • Grade: II

  • Tree Preservation Order

Key Information

Type

Funerary Site

Purpose

Sacred / Ritual / Funerary

Principal Building

Religious Ritual And Funerary

Period

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

1.2

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust