This large cemetery, in which most of the graves are relatively recent, is an important wildlife resource locally, due to its size and variety of habitats. It consists mainly of grassland, with hedges on the edge and young trees scattered throughout.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Twickenham Cemetery
Borough: Richmond upon Thames
Grade: Local
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 6.91 ha
Description
Wildlife
The grasslands are an intricate mixture of neutral and acid, with over half the site showing an acid influence. These areas support an abundance of the pale yellow-flowered mouse-ear hawkweed, as well as red fescue, common and creeping bents, cat's-ear and sheep's-sorrel. Yellow is the predominant colour of the grasslands when in flower, with beaked hawk's-beard, black medick and dandelion also fairly common.The hedges on the sides are well maintained. Along the western edge, the dominant species is hawthorn, while along the south and east a mixture of garden privet and holly occur. As usual in cemeteries, there are many planted trees. Most of these are young specimens of ornamental species such as yew, cypresses, London plane, cherries and common lime.The site provides valuable habitat for birds, including goldcrest and jay. Butterflies such as common blue, meadow brown, gatekeeper and speckled wood also use the site.Facilities
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Yellow corydalis © Edwin Van Ek
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