St.Martin of Tours,
Chelsfield, Kent

The following persons are researching their Chelsfield Ancestors, please contact us if you wish to add your name to the list. webmaster@stmartinchelsfield.org.uk

War Memorial

Researching names on our war memorial - special project

Graveyard

Many family members have been buried in the churchyard over the past 900 years. Our burial records go back to the 16th century, details of burial locations are recorded from 1813 (although this record is not complete). Most burials did not have burial markers or stones, the earliest stones surviving are from the late 18th century. In the 1940's a landmine exploded close to the church, flattened and destroyed a large number of gravestones. Some of the existing stones were placed along the North Wall of the churchyard, others are laying flat under the ground. During the summer the nettles, long grass and wild flowers take over sections of the churchyard, this attracts a great variety of wild life but can make access to the older graves very difficult. Great care should be taken that you do not fall if looking for graves.

For help in locating a family grave contact: Philippa Rooke   
email: archives@stmartinchelsfield.org.uk

Past Rectors and Famous People link with St.Martin’s and the Parish of Chelsfield