About this churchyard
Holy Cross church, Cruwys Morchard is at the heart of one of the largest parishes in Devon.
It is a secluded spot accompanied by the village hall and neighbouring manor house.
The unusual Lychgate is of a rotating design (similar to a revolving door).
The majority of the old churchyard is allowed to grow long through the summer months, whilst the more modern extension is regularly cut. In the late summer the sward is cut and raked enabling a range of wildflowers and grasses to flourish.
Cruwys Morchard Churchyard plants 2022
Key Features
- Wildflower areas
- Peaceful space for quiet reflection
- Wildlife haven
- Birders paradise
- Lichen haven
- Lovely lychgate
Holy Cross Church
Cruwys Morchard
Tiverton
Devon
EX16 8LD
Visitor Information
Opening Times
The burial ground always open.
Contact details
Contact number scan be found on the church website
Accessibility
There are several steps up to the lychgate from the road and a surfaced path from the lychgate to the church door all other paths around the churchyard are short-mowed grass.
The steps can be avoided by using the gate on the road junction to the more recent burial ground, this is short mown grass and slightly uphill to the old churchyard.
Toilets
Public conveniences in Tiverton’s Town Centre (15 mins drive), based in the Pannier Market Car Park. By vehicle, you access the car park via Newport Street. However, by foot, the toilets are next to the pedestrian access off of Bampton Street.
Seating
There is a bench near the gate between the old and new burial grounds.
Parking & Transport
The 870 Crediton to Tiverton bus stops at the nearby road junction on a Tuesday.
Bus timetable
Refreshments
There are several eateries in Tiverton 15 mins drive away.
