St. Lukes Graveyard in Chelsea, Greater London

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Chelsea, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London SW3 England

Coordinates: 51.48915, -0.16923
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At the end of the 18th century the growth of the population in Chelsea increased the demand for burial grounds. A site was chosen near to the Kings Road burial grounds and the new St Luke's graveyard was consecrated in 1812. A perimeter wall and 9ft railings were installed around the site as protection against grave robbers.

The growing population also meant that the original parish church was now seen as too small, and designs were commissioned for a new parish church to sit at the centre of the St Luke's burial grounds. James Savage was chosen as the architect, and the foundation stone for the church was laid in October 1820.

St Luke's Gardens ceased to be a burial ground around 1857 and was converted into a public garden in 1881. The gravestones were moved to form a boundary wall that is still present today.