Cemeteries · East of England
The Great Churchyard
In or near Fornham St Martin.
The Great Churchyard is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bury St Edmunds · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Great Churchyard is a cemetery in Suffolk, East of England of architectural and local-history note. It sits within the Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 1.2 km away. Postcode area IP33.
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Place summary
The Great Churchyard is a cemetery located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, in the East of England. This site serves as a burial ground for the local parish and is notable for its historical significance within the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2430, 0.7185
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Bury St Edmunds
- Postcode
- IP33 1RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- Nearest railway station
- Bury St Edmunds — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: w31352712 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Great Churchyard?
- The Great Churchyard is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP33 1RS), in the parish of Bury St Edmunds.
- What is The Great Churchyard?
- The Great Churchyard is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Great Churchyard?
- The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP33 1RS.
- Is The Great Churchyard free to visit?
- Yes, The Great Churchyard is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Great Churchyard?
- The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP33 1RS.