English Heritage is an arms length body of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). It has a wide ranging remit in managing the historic environment of England. It is the steward of over 400 significant historical and archaeological sites, from Stonehenge to many of the country’s castles. It has direct ownership over some historic sites and liaises with private owners of sites that are managed under a guardian partnership arrangement.
English Heritage have said that they do allow scattering of ashes at their properties. There may be a cost. It is also down to the individual site managers and certain places are off limits -like the inner circle at Stonehenge.
You should contact the site manger and you don’t need to be a member – but perhaps make a donation.
In addition one reader told us that they do not permit scattering of ashes at Avebury Rings.
All position statements are actuate at the time of posting, please contact the organisation directly for the most up to date position.
Hello
I just wondering if I can scatters my ashes in Stonehenge ? I just want my wish and can you give me the site manager number please
Hi Kelly
Unlikely I would say due to the sensitive nature of the site – Here is their page – suggest going through group bookings https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/
Regards
Richard
Hello,
I want to scatter my beloved cats ashes at Hadleigh Castle. But I can’t find anything on the website about it.
Hi Angela
Our or theirs? It is unlikely there will be any on theirs you would need to contact the site manager.
Kind regards
Richard
Hi Joan
If you are in contact with them – ask them to contact me if they want their services promoting …
Kind regards
Richard
Hi there. I was wondering If I could spread ashes from my late mother at Belsay gardens? I can’t find any specific information on their website.
Regards
Guy
BELSAY HALL, CASTLE AND GARDENS
Address: Belsay, Nr Morpeth, Northumberland, NE20 0DX. Follow route to Blacksmith’s Cafe. Sat Nav: NE20 0DU
Telephone: 01661 881636
HI CAN YOU SCATTER ASHES AT WREST PARK?
Possibly – you would need to contact them directly –
01525 860000
Hope that helps.
Can I scatter ashes at Avebury please
Avebury Rings is one of the most magical places in the country. You would need to ask them here are the contact details – https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/avebury/opening-times/
Hi
I am looking to scatter some of my late fathers ashes in the Berwick-upon-Tweed barracks, As he was a KOSB veteran and used to go up every year for Minden day. Do you know if I would I need permission for this please, I don’t know who to contact about it.
Kind regards Doreen
Dear Doreen
Thank you for contacting us, yes you would need permission you would need to contact them directly, this is the page you need – https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/berwick-upon-tweed-barracks-and-main-guard/prices-and-opening-times/
Thanks
Richard
Can you have your ashes scattered at Hever Castle in Kent?
Hi Nigel
I afraid I don’t know, the best route is to contact them directly – https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/contact/
Kind regards
Richard
I would like to scatter my father’s ashes behind Portchester castle in the sea, my dad was a sailor and then worked as a ship builder. He lived a lot of his later life in Portchester. Is this permissible? Thank you
In the sea you would be fine, you would not need permission for this.
Hello, I am enquiring about the scattering of ashes at White Nancy near Bollington Cheshire. Do we need permission? It was our father’s wish as we spent many happy times there when we were children.
Many thanks.
Hi Kate, you would need to speak permission from the landowner but I can’t work out who the owner is, sorry.
Hi I am looking to scatter my dads ashes at Stonehenge would this be possible plz and do we have to book it with the managers
I believe so, Stonehenge may be different due to its significance and popularity and yes you would need to speak to the site manager.
Regards
Richard