UNIQUE SPACES
Caring for God’s Acre works nationally
to support groups and individuals to
investigate and care for burial grounds
There are over 25,000 of these unique sites across the UK,
ranging from small rural medieval churchyards to
large Victorian city cemeteries,
spanning different cultures, religions and centuries
Appealing to many who are interested in local history and the natural world, burial grounds encapsulate
the history of communities whilst offering refuge for our native wildlife
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Latest Blog Posts
- Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus minor): A Key Player in Restoring Wildflower Meadows
Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus minor) is a true hero in the quest to restore and create wildflower meadows. This semi-parasitic annual attaches itself to neighbouring grasses through its root system, reducing the vigour of the grass. Where Yellow Rattle is present, you will notice that the grass is shorter and less dense. (It can reduce hay yields by up to 50 percent which is why farmers did not like it!) This reduction in grass density allows more… Read more: Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus minor): A Key Player in Restoring Wildflower Meadows - Job Vacancy – Trainee, Our Digital Ancestors Project
Part Time (22.2hrs p/w), fixed term contract (until April 2028) Our Digital Ancestors is a new four-year project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England, aimed at increasing volunteering opportunities which will safeguard burial ground heritage through the National Burial Grounds Survey (NBGS). The NBGS is being undertaken by The Church of England and Atlantic Geomatics, and will involve the surveying of every churchyard in England. This detailed recording will record every square… Read more: Job Vacancy – Trainee, Our Digital Ancestors Project - Exploring Biodiversity during Churches Count on Nature: A Day of Moths, Ancient Trees, and Medicinal Plants at St. Mary’s Churchyard
We interviewed John Burditt from St. Mary’s Churchyard in Offwell, Devon, to learn about their experience during their Churches Count on Nature day held on Wednesday, June 12th. Their aim was to introduce local pupils to the rich biodiversity in the churchyard, with a particular focus on moths, ancient trees, and medicinal plants. The entire school attended the event. Hello John, we understand that you set up a moth trap in St. Mary’s graveyard the night… Read more: Exploring Biodiversity during Churches Count on Nature: A Day of Moths, Ancient Trees, and Medicinal Plants at St. Mary’s Churchyard