Crossbones Graveyard

Cross Bones (also known as Crossbones) is a disused post-medieval burial ground on Redcross Way in Southwark, South London. Excavation reports state that "the ground is thought to have originally been established at least as early as the 17th century, as a single women's (prostitutes') cemetery. By 1769, it had become a paupers cemetery and remained so until its closure in 1853." These women were also known locally as "Winchester Geese" because they were licensed by the Bishop of Winchester to work within the Liberty of the Clink, an area outside the jurisdiction of the City of London where brothels, theatres, bull baiting, bear baiting, and other activities not permitted within the city…

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Hours

Closed · opens noon tomorrow

Weekly hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	noon–2 pm
Thu	noon–2 pm
Fri	noon–2 pm
Sat	noon–2 pm
Sun	Closed

Website

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