Ss Simon & Jude, Cockshutt As we reach the end of June, the churchyard looks incredibly tidy; the lawns were recently mown, and the prolonged glorious summer weather, has curtailed its growth. Even so, there’s still much to see, if you know where to look! Firstly, as you walk along the churchyard path to the … Continue reading Diary of a Churchyard – June 2023
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Grave Issues – July 2023
Sacred and holy, our churchyards are places of memories and peace. It’s always worth taking the time to meander quietly through them as there’s always something which catches your eye! If you visit Cockshutt churchyard and take a walk along the north-west boundary with its sandstone wall, you will find an old family monumental headstone, … Continue reading Grave Issues – July 2023
Diary of the Churchyard – Ss Simon & Jude Church, Cockshutt – 29th May, 2023
We are now in the fallow period between mowings and the churchyard is full of wildflowers and colour; a haven for wildlife. The closer you look, the more you see and hear. The original churchyard, at the front of the church, is ablaze with Orange Hawkweed (Pilsosella aurantiaca). Colloquially it is known as Fox-and-Cubs. It … Continue reading Diary of the Churchyard – Ss Simon & Jude Church, Cockshutt – 29th May, 2023