Since 2002 the churchyard has been managed in a way that that cares for the wildlife that has made it their home, and in a way that encourages wild flowers to flourish. This is achieved by leaving the first main cut of the churchyard until late May or early June, although areas where no flowers are evident are cut earlier.

 

During Spring most of the churchyard is covered by thousands of daffodils and crocus. Although this a breathtaking sight, it does mean that cutting cannot commence until the flowering period has passed.

As soon as possible after the daffodils have died cutting commences on areas immediately in front of the church, along the paths and areas that are regularly visited by those attending graves of departed loved ones.

We appreciate that not everyone appreciates the policy we have adopted, but as churchyards are fast becoming an important refuge for once common flora and fauna, we feel that it is important to care for all of God's creation.

At St. Peter's we are proud of our churchyard, especially as we have twice reached the final 12 in national competitions organised by Ecclesiastical Insurance.

Churchyard Memorials

The churchyard receives many visitors each year by people researching their family history. Members of the Bratton Fleming Local History Society have carried out painstaking research in the churchyard noting the inscriptions of every memorial, some of which were barely legible.

Click here to view the complete list of memorial inscriptions (pre 2001).

Click here to view a list of all known burials in the churchyard.

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