St. Matthew's Church Blackmoor & Whitehill

The Churchyard

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The original Churchyard is the area within the walls. It was extended at the east end just before the second world war. To the north east of the east window and across the path is the SELBORNE PLOT. Here were buried a number of members of the family, together with a few other 'special' people, including Elizabeth Petrie, nurse to the First Earl's children.

As you walk round the church, look at the three dragon gargoyles around the tower. Then see if you can find the fourth…