St Peter’s churchyard, Forsbrook

St Peter’s church stands on Cheadle Road, Blythe Bridge, ST11 9PW. The Church of England records that its churchyard is closed for burial by Order in Council. The church itself remains a place of worship. Ask St Peter’s about a particular family grave, a churchyard inscription or arrangements involving ashes.

Finding the right burial ground

The grounds adjoining the church and the parish cemetery are separate places. Use St Peter’s churchyard when requesting a church burial-register entry. Use Forsbrook Parish Cemetery when asking the council for a cemetery plot. Both are associated with Cheadle Road, so a street name alone can send an enquiry to the wrong office.

The Church Heritage Record gives the churchyard grid reference as SJ 961 411. The church describes its building as standing above road level. If you need an accessible route to a particular part of the grounds, contact the church before setting out.

The war memorial

The Forsbrook and Blythe Bridge War Memorial is in the churchyard. The stone figure of a soldier with bowed head dates from 1921. Historic England’s list entry gives its position and describes the memorial. A name on a community war memorial commemorates a person and does not establish that they were buried at that spot. See the historic landmarks guide for further context.

A family inscription or safety enquiry

Take a note of nearby legible names and the stone’s position if you need help identifying a grave. The church is the starting point for permission to add or alter an inscription. The district council’s cemetery information includes a safety notice for St Peter’s at Forsbrook. Follow any barrier or temporary support in the grounds without disturbing it. Read the district council notices.