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Maintenance

Graves damaged by tree growth

Over the years, various problems have arisen in connection with the maintenance of the churchyard. Responsibility for this was transferred to the District Council when the churchyard was closed for burials in December 1978.

  • Churchyard 1928

    The improved condition of the churchyard was commented upon and Mr Davey was thanked for his services. Mt Hotblack called attention ...

  • Churchyard desecration 1945

    The Rector condemned the use of St John’s churchyard as a playground by the “little hooligans of the parish.” He said ...

  • Churchyard, Dec 1970

    It was stated that the church wall was getting in a dangerous condition and that the trees needed removing. If ...

  • Disorderly conduct in the Churchyard: June 1904

    “So many complaints have been made at various times about disorderly conduct in this hallowed spot, and with regard to ...

  • Disorderly conduct: April 1904

    “All persons visiting the Churchyard are particularly requested to report to the Sexton any disorderly conduct; and those who take ...

  • Ongoing problems: July 1904

    Much is being done towards getting the churchyard into a more decent condition, but it has been found necessary to ...

  • The churchyard, 1943

    With regard to the upkeep of the churchyard, a good suggestion had been made that all who have relatives buried ...

  • The churchyard, May 1969

    There was much discussion about the condition of the churchyard. It was pointed out that if a Closing Order could ...

  • The Churchyard: October 1904

    On all sides the improvement in the condition of the Churchyard is being applauded, but we cannot help fearing that ...
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