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churchyard

[church-yahrd] / ˈtʃɜrtʃˌyɑrd /




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It must have been ten degrees cooler in the churchyard, though.

From Literature

In the early 19th century, Americans usually died at home and were buried in the local churchyard or on family-owned land.

From The Wall Street Journal

Martock Parish Council, which is responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the churchyard, which is now full, secured the site with safety barriers.

From BBC

He was told locals of an ancient village near Chepstow had awoken to find more than 50 holes mysteriously dug among the gravestones of their churchyard.

From BBC

Stones stolen from a 19th Century churchyard are expected to cost more than £20,000 to repair.

From BBC