St Michael and All Angels cemetery is located in the church proximity and is surrounded by many well established trees, notably a splendid yew tree which stands beside the church entrance on the south side.

This ancient yew tree is closely connected with churchyards, evergreen indicating eternal life and the death of winter, but they are also a custom carried over from pagan holy places, often the same sites now occupied by the Christian Church building.

Normally the church is kept locked as are a lot of churches in the country these days, mainly due to the fact of so many churches being broken into and treasures stolen.

On the northern side of the cemetery is an immaculately maintained RAF cemetery with rows of headstones from the Second World War up to the present date. Royal Air Force Lyneham servicemen and women who have fallen in recent years, either serving for their country or the many of the armed forces personnel who have retired and later passed away are laid to rest here.

The many servicemen and women of Royal Air Force Lyneham hold regular memorial services in the church, marking their respect for the past members of squadrons and tributes to the price they have paid, serving for their station.

Lyneham has always been actively involved in the many conflicts all over the world, not only during the major World Wars but and a large majority of the station are actively involved in all corners of the globe. Remembrance Day service is held in November each year and a very large congregation gathers to the memory of the fallen heroes.

There are many of gravestones and tombs in the cemetery dating back a few centuries. Inscriptions on some of the older gravestones and tombs are now too worn to read. We have located a very good website that has recorded many of the gravestone and tomb markings and some show digital images of the places of rest. Gravestones at St. Michael & All Angels, Lyneham, Click here