This large cemetery is still used for burials and dates from the early Victorian era. At that time many inner-city cemeteries were filling up fast and new cemeteries were opened in the countryside on the outskirts of London. East Finchley Cemetery won a Green Flag Award in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
East Finchley Cemetery
Borough: Barnet
Grade: Local
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 15.66 ha
Description
Wildlife
The site is generally formally managed with large areas of close-mown turf, scattered trees and small plots of ornamental shrubbery. It has some fine old oak trees which stand as relics of the former countryside. As in many London cemeteries, evergreen trees make a significant contribution to the landscape, with yew, Cedar of Lebanon and Wellingtonia amongst the more conspicuous species. These are favoured by goldcrest and coal tit. Where the grassland has been allowed to develop naturally, some interesting wildflowers such as burnet saxifrage have been recorded. Naturally colonising ash and sycamore scrub around the edges of the site are gradually evolving into woodland.Facilities
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Great tit © Jason Gallier
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