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Quakers Graves
The village of Burton is perhaps the last place you would expect to find Quakers but strangely enough,
sited within the village boundaries is the grave of some Quakers. Back in the mid 1600's, there were
two groups of Christians who did not want to submit to the authority of the Church of England. One
group was called the Puritans, who settled in the American colonies. The other group were called
Quakers, who additionally went to America and even founded Pennsylvania. William Penn, the founder
of Pennsylvania, was a famous Quaker.
Quakers are perhaps best known for their pacifism; that is, they oppose war as well as the death
penalty. They can avoid serving in wars by proving that they are conscientious objectors. .That means,
based on moral or religious principles, they do not believe it is right to take up arms and fight; they
The quakers graves at Burton are commonly believed to be that of a man and wife. They were originally
sited centrally across the footpath through the woods, supposedly so that those who stood on their
hearts whilst they were alive might trample on their heads in death. The grave is now surrounded by a
metal railing and fence post with a plaque and inscription set into the wall. The grave stone is almost
illegible now except for the following inscription:
"The Body of ELL........." and the date of "1663"
Visiting the Graves:
The easiest way to find the graves is to go into the Grave yard of St Nicholas Church. Goto the back of
the church where you will find a set of stone steps leading up. Follow the steps up and turn left at the
top. Follow the path and the graves will be approximately fifty feet along on your right hand side.
The village of Burton is perhaps the last place you would expect to find Quakers but strangely enough,
sited within the village boundaries is the grave of some Quakers. Back in the mid 1600's, there were
two groups of Christians who did not want to submit to the authority of the Church of England. One
group was called the Puritans, who settled in the American colonies. The other group were called
Quakers, who additionally went to America and even founded Pennsylvania. William Penn, the founder
of Pennsylvania, was a famous Quaker.
Quakers are perhaps best known for their pacifism; that is, they oppose war as well as the death
penalty. They can avoid serving in wars by proving that they are conscientious objectors. .That means,
based on moral or religious principles, they do not believe it is right to take up arms and fight; they
The quakers graves at Burton are commonly believed to be that of a man and wife. They were originally
sited centrally across the footpath through the woods, supposedly so that those who stood on their
hearts whilst they were alive might trample on their heads in death. The grave is now surrounded by a
metal railing and fence post with a plaque and inscription set into the wall. The grave stone is almost
illegible now except for the following inscription:
"The Body of ELL........." and the date of "1663"
Visiting the Graves:
The easiest way to find the graves is to go into the Grave yard of St Nicholas Church. Goto the back of
the church where you will find a set of stone steps leading up. Follow the steps up and turn left at the
top. Follow the path and the graves will be approximately fifty feet along on your right hand side.
| The Quakers Grave |
| The steps in the St Nicholas Graveyard en route to the Graves |
| The steps in the St Nicholas Graveyard en route to the Graves |
| The Date Stone on the Grave - 1663 |
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