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St Mary's Churchyard and Burial Ground, Bexley (also known as Bexley Parish Church)

Introduction

The churchyard has over 200 memorials dating from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The detached walled Burial Ground, sometimes called the cemetery, was enclosed from farmland in 1857 then on the edge of the village of Bexley. The lych-gate, originally at the main entrance, was moved to its current position and replaced by an elaborate entrance in 1891.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

Opening is unrestricted.

Directions

Rail: Bexley. Bus: 492, 132, 229, 269, B12

Owners

Church of England (Archdeaconry of Bexley and Bromley)/St Mary's PCC/LB Bexley

History

Period

  • Medieval (1066 to 1540)
  • 12th Century (1101 to 1200)
Features & Designations

Designations

  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: Lych-gate to south-west of church.
  • Grade: II
  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: St Mary's Church
  • Grade: II*
Key Information

Type

Funerary Site

Purpose

Sacred / Ritual / Funerary

Principal Building

Religious Ritual And Funerary

Period

Medieval (1066 to 1540)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

6

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust