This large cemetery, founded in 1856, contains some of the best neutral grassland in Greenwich borough. From the higher parts of the cemetery there are astounding views towards central London.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Greenwich Cemetery
Borough: Greenwich
Grade: Borough Grade I
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 9.16 ha
Description
Wildlife
The grassland contains a good range of grasses, including meadow barley, sweet vernal-grass and crested dog's-tail. Wildflowers on the site include pignut, oxeye daisy, lady's bedstraw, meadow vetchling, common knapweed and hoary ragwort. Primrose and creeping-jenny are both found in the east of the cemetery, probably as a result of planting. Fool's watercress can be found in damper areas, fed by the several springs on the site.Facilities
Car parking; historic features; toilet; sculptures/ monuments
Meadow vetchling © London Wildlife Trust
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