Cross Bones, Medieval cemetery in Southwark, London, England
The burial ground contains over 15,000 graves within a confined space along Redcross Way, now transformed into a memorial garden.
The site began in 1598 as a burial place for prostitutes licensed by the Bishop of Winchester, known locally as Winchester Geese.
Monthly gatherings occur at the iron gates on the 23rd, where visitors place ribbons and offerings to remember the marginalized people buried there.
The garden opens Monday through Friday from noon until 3 PM, maintained by Bankside Open Spaces Trust as a public memorial space.
Archaeological investigations in 1990s revealed densely packed graves with remains showing evidence of widespread disease and malnutrition among London's poorest residents.
Location: London Borough of Southwark
Inception: 1598
Operator: Bankside Open Spaces Trust
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 12:00-15:00
Website: http://crossbones.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.50420,-0.09300
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:04
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