Moravian Burial Ground

Moravian Burial Ground
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The seal of the
Moravian Church

The Moravian Burial Ground is the burial ground of the Moravian Congregation in London.

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Location

The Burial Ground is located in the grounds of Lindsey House in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, just off Milman Street (near Moravian Place), near Cheyne Walk and Beaufort Street.

History

The Burial Ground was opened in 1750 and was only lightly used, with deep burials. For this reason, it was specifically exempted from the Act for closing London cemeteries of 1855. Interments were stopped in 1888, although it may still be used for ashes.

The 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 Beaufort House stables. The replacement church was bombed in the Second World War. The Fetter Lane Moravian Church is now located on the King's Road and maintains the burial ground and chapel in its original location.

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.

Notable burials

External links

Coordinates: 51°28′57″N 0°10′31″W / 51.482477°N 0.175301°W / 51.482477; -0.175301


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