An area of ground belonging to a church, often used as a burial ground.
Related Terms
| Term |
Note |
| CHURCH |
A building used for public Christian worship. |
| GRAVE |
A place of burial. |
| GRAVE SLAB |
A stone used to cover a grave. |
| GRAVESTONE |
A stone or slab used to mark, identify and commemorate a burial. Usually placed at the head or foot of a grave, or at the entrance to a tomb. |
| LYCH GATE |
A covered gateway at the entrance to a churchyard. |
| SARCOPHAGUS |
A stone coffin embellished with sculpture. |
| TOMB |
A grave or sepulchre including a monument. Use specific term where known. |
| WATCH HOUSE |
A house or hut for a nightwatchman; including parish watch houses in churchyards and private watch houses, eg. in dockyards, factories, etc. |
