burying ground

a burial ground.

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First recorded in 1705–15

The burying-ground stands drearily out against the murky sky.
My Fire Opal, and Other Tales|Sarah Warner Brooks
Four neighbours carried the corpse on their shoulders to the burying-ground, following the imaum, who recited some prayers.
The Arabian Nights|Unknown
We are excused from accompanying it to the burying-ground, unless it be a relation, a friend, or a superior.
The Gentleman and Lady's Book of Politeness and Propriety of Deportment, Dedicated to the Youth of Both Sexes|Elisabeth Celnart
Not far from the burying-ground a house is pointed out in which the celebrated "Ettrick Shepherd" was born.
The Genius of Scotland|Robert Turnbull

If he but knew how near the two things were together—the burying-ground and the boat—he would not be long in his own.
Gwen Wynn|Mayne Reid