Churchyard

As well as being a consecrated and active burial ground the churchyard  is a resource for local historians and  a haven for wildlife of all sorts.  An interesting and informative study by Marjorie Middleton- one of our members- provides a snapshot of the wildlife that may be seen.

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Churchyard from West looking ENE

  from the churchyard carers! 

The churchyard of Thornhill Parish Church is a beautiful oasis situated between busy main roads in Thornhill. Covering an area of round about 3 acres it is a place of solitude and peace for the relatives of the departed. The churchyard is visited by many people tending graves or cremated remains plots and also by people passing through on a leisurely walk. Such a large area of grassland needs constant maintenance and we at Thornhill have a small and dedicated team of carers who meet regularly on summer Saturdays to cut grass and generally tidy the churchyard. Anyone wanting to join us is most welcome. Please contact the Rector or churchwardens for information. As can be seen from the pictures some parts of the churchyard are kept neatly cut and some are left to grow wild. These wild areas are home to a huge selection of butterflies, birds, hedgehogs, frogs and other wildlife ( see study by Marjorie Middleton above ). The public house in the corner of the second picture is the Savile arms and is one of only 2 public houses in the country to be situated in consecrated ground.

Ready to start work----- would you like to help! Just turn up at 9.00 a.m. with shears and spades and energy!                                                   Churchyard Grass cutting Dates  - see NEWS page for latest date  

Saturday Mornings- 10th May;24th May;14th June; 5th July; 19th July;           9th August; 30th August; 13th Sep.

Wednesday evenings  21st May; 18th June; 23 July; 2oth August                   

Views of the churchyard-

there is far more than you can see here!!