This 19th-century cemetery is the final resting place of many notable figures, including authors, artists, and politicians. The grand mausoleums and gravestones, many of which are adorned with intricate carvings and sculptures, are a testament to the Victorian era's grandeur and attention to detail. The cemetery's winding paths, lined with mature trees and ornate ironwork, create a peaceful and contemplative atmosphere, making it a popular spot for walkers and those seeking a quiet refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life.
If you are interested in history and the story of Eyam, then you will want to visit the Riley Graves. Elizabeth Hancock buried 7 of her family over 8 days extremely sad. They are on the outskirts of the village in Riley fields , very peaceful and atmospheric.
Poignant reminder of the horror of the Black Death in the 17th Century. A short, steep walk up from the centre of Eyam - a distance of around a quarter of a mile.
Really glad we made it up here to see the Hancock Family Graves. So much history and for the grave stones to still be standing and some of the writing visible is really great. The walk up from Eyam can be a bit steep but it is on one big road and they are easy to find. When you get to the top of the road there are two signs, follow the "Riley Top" and you will then see the graves in the field.
Contemplative, peaceful place. Well worth the walk uphill from Eyam, to this circle of stones holding the Riley family graves. Set there within a field there beneath woodland and moorland it's a special place to honour our ancestors and appreciate the sacrifices the people of Eyam made to keep others safe. The bubonic plague arrived in Eyam in 1665, and the villagers decided to isolate themselves to protect others. We have a lot to learn, right now during the pandemic about this important principle.
Very atmospheric and peaceful. It feels a respectful site and I liked the sign about showing respect. I liked the wall built around the graves. It's possible to get a pushchair almost to the graves. You need to go over a sty before you are in the same field but you can see your pushchair if you leave it on the country track by the sty. Not to long a walk from Eyam.
Fascinating story and very relevant given our situation with the pandemic. I think Eyam managed their desperate situation 300+ years ago probably better than many of the town's and villages across the country today.
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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If you are interested in history and the story of Eyam, then you will want to visit the Riley Graves. Elizabeth Hancock buried 7 of her family over 8 days extremely sad. They are on the outskirts of the village in Riley fields , very peaceful and atmospheric.
Poignant reminder of the horror of the Black Death in the 17th Century. A short, steep walk up from the centre of Eyam - a distance of around a quarter of a mile.
Really glad we made it up here to see the Hancock Family Graves. So much history and for the grave stones to still be standing and some of the writing visible is really great. The walk up from Eyam can be a bit steep but it is on one big road and they are easy to find. When you get to the top of the road there are two signs, follow the "Riley Top" and you will then see the graves in the field.
Contemplative, peaceful place. Well worth the walk uphill from Eyam, to this circle of stones holding the Riley family graves. Set there within a field there beneath woodland and moorland it's a special place to honour our ancestors and appreciate the sacrifices the people of Eyam made to keep others safe. The bubonic plague arrived in Eyam in 1665, and the villagers decided to isolate themselves to protect others. We have a lot to learn, right now during the pandemic about this important principle.
Very atmospheric and peaceful. It feels a respectful site and I liked the sign about showing respect. I liked the wall built around the graves. It's possible to get a pushchair almost to the graves. You need to go over a sty before you are in the same field but you can see your pushchair if you leave it on the country track by the sty. Not to long a walk from Eyam.
Fascinating story and very relevant given our situation with the pandemic. I think Eyam managed their desperate situation 300+ years ago probably better than many of the town's and villages across the country today.
