Map of buriel plots for christchurch churchyard (General)
by Chris Powell, Tuesday, April 07, 2009, 13:47 (5782 days ago)
I wondered if anybody has a map of Christchurch churchyard
I have found from a Headstone inscription a row number (k)and a referance number dating from 1878
I am hoping that someone out there can help
Thank you for your time
Map of buriel plots for christchurch churchyard
by llangrove, Tuesday, April 07, 2009, 15:36 (5782 days ago) @ Chris Powell
Map? I'm not aware of a map, per se, however there is a Memorial Inscription list that you can access on this site. I "mapped" the cemetery on graph paper, using the Memorial List....seemed very easy. However, once actualy on the ground at Christchurch, nothing is where it "should" be. I successfully located my family graves by using the list and (any) unusual gravestone as a starting point. It just takes time, patience and perseverance...but it's possible. Good luck and beware of large holes!
Christchurch Old Graveyard
http://www.forest-of-dean.net/?Forest_of_Dean_Records:Christchurch_MIs
Map of buriel plots for christchurch churchyard
by Chris Powell, Wednesday, April 08, 2009, 11:11 (5781 days ago) @ llangrove
Thanks for your reply.
I have found my grandparents grave in the graveyard but the actual inscription does not appear on the memorial inscription lists so I don't know what row the grave is actually in.
The other grave I'm looking for of my great grandparents is shown on the inscriptions list and is shown as being in row k.
What I'm trying to find out is where is row k in relation to the gate to the main road or is it at the top of the churchyard ?
Map of buriel plots for christchurch churchyard
by llangrove, Wednesday, April 08, 2009, 17:20 (5781 days ago) @ Chris Powell
If it's any help....My G-g-grandparents are buried in Row V...buial site is along main path, about 75 ft. away fom main gate, on right (of path). (IF memory serves me correct!)
http://www.forest-of-dean.net/gallery/gravestones/pages/page_19.html
If I were you, I'd start at the top and work my way forward...eleven rows. Good luck!
Map of buriel plots for christchurch churchyard
by Chris Powell, Thursday, April 09, 2009, 08:44 (5780 days ago) @ llangrove
Thank you so much. At least we have a starting point now.