National Federation of Cemetery Friends

CARLISLE



Friends of St Michael's Churchyard, Stanwix
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The church is on the Roman site of Petriana on Hadrian's Wall and has other interesting historical connections with Carlisle that the Friends group is hoping to develop. The Friends group was formed when a parking area over the graves was sought and in spite of opposing, the campaign was lost. The group now work to improve the wildlife habitat and have to date  created a sensory and a Roman herb garden. The group has received a special award in the efforts of Stanwick's contribution in the Britain in Bloom competition.

Tree and memorial damage was experienced during the floods and storm in 2004.