Cemeteries · London
Milman's Street Moravian Burial Ground
In or near City of Westminster.
Milman's Street Moravian Burial Ground is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Imperial Wharf · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Milman's Street Moravian Burial Ground is a named cemetery in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.4834°, -0.1759°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Milman's Street Moravian Burial Ground is a historic burial site located in London. It serves as a resting place for members of the Moravian Church and features a peaceful environment for reflection.
From the Wikipedia article
The Moravian Burial Ground is the burial ground of the Moravian Congregation in London.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Burials began at the ground in 1751. Some 400 people have been buried there since. The ground was only occasionally used for deep burials. For this reason, it was specifically exempted from the 1855 Act for closing London cemeteries. Interments stopped in 1888, although it may still be used for ashes. Moravians generally call their burial grounds 'God's Acre'. The Fetter Lane Congregation of the Moravian Church is also known as the Fetter Lane Society. They originally worshipped in Fetter Lane in the City, and then in Lindsey House, but this was sold in the eighteenth century. The Burial Ground was built on the site of the stables to Beaufort House. The replacement church was bombed in the…
Description
The plot enclosed by walls and is divided into four portions, for married and unmarried men and women. It can be visited on Wednesday afternoon.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4834, -0.1759
- District
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Parish
- Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW10 0LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chelsea and Fulham
- Phone
- +44 7786 033180
- Established
- 1751
- Nearest railway station
- Imperial Wharf — 1 km
- Official site
- www.boxgalleries.com
Sources
- osm: w111318928 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Moravian Burial Ground (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: God's Acre, Fetter Lane Moravian Church, London SW10.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Milman's Street Moravian Burial Ground?
- Milman's Street Moravian Burial Ground is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW10 0LP), in the parish of Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area.
- What is Milman's Street Moravian Burial Ground?
- Milman's Street Moravian Burial Ground is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Milman's Street Moravian Burial Ground?
- The nearest railway station is Imperial Wharf, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW10 0LP.
- When was Milman's Street Moravian Burial Ground built?
- Built or established in 1751.
- Who owns Milman's Street Moravian Burial Ground?
- Milman's Street Moravian Burial Ground is owned by Fetter Lane Society.
- Is Milman's Street Moravian Burial Ground free to visit?
- Yes, Milman's Street Moravian Burial Ground is free to enter.
- How do I get to Milman's Street Moravian Burial Ground?
- The nearest railway station is Imperial Wharf, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW10 0LP.