This churchyard is now managed as a park. The churchyard is in the historic centre of Bermondsey, close to the site of the Priory (later Abbey) of St Saviour, which was dissolved by Henry VIII in 1537. The first church here dated from 1296 and was built to serve the workers at the Priory. The present church was completed by 1690, but there have been many subsequent alterations. Although it has busy roads on two sides, and the quieter Bermondsey Street on the west side where the church is, the churchyard is quite spacious and with its 18th century and later tombs still retains its historic atmosphere.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
St Mary Magdalen Churchyard
Borough: Southwark
Grade: Local
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 0.7 ha
Description
Wildlife
The churchyard is dominated by amenity grassland, scattered semi-mature trees and planted shrubbery. A mixed hedge of sweet briar and pycnantha runs along the northern boundary. Behind the hedge is a narrow strip of fenced-off roughland, which is allocated for use by the Scouts.Facilities
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