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St Mary's Churchyard, Stoke Newington (also known as Ancient Mother Church of Stoke Newington, St Mary's Old Church)

Introduction

St Mary's Churchyard has many distinguished late-18th century tombs, and some fine trees. It was closed to burials following the Burial Grounds Act of 1854. Initially maintained by the Burial Board, the borough council took over responsibility in 1896. Across Church Street St Mary New Church is surrounded by a grassed area, with a war memorial.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

Opening is unrestricted.

Directions

Tube: Manor House (Piccadilly) then bus; Angel (Northern) then bus. Bus: 73, 141, 171A.

Owners

LB Hackney

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History

Period

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

Designations

  • Conservation Area

  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: Old St Mary's Church; St Mary's New Church
  • Grade: II*

  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: Tomb of James Stephen; Tomb of Anna Laetitia Barbauld, St Mary's Rectory, forecourt wall to church and rectory
  • Grade: II
Key Information

Type

Funerary Site

Purpose

Sacred / Ritual / Funerary

Principal Building

Religious Ritual And Funerary

Period

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes