Weeds are making Leverington cemetery look like a wasteland

The woman, who did not want to be named, is calling for action to clear the weeds and stinging nettles clogging parts of Leverington cemetery, which is located next to the village hall.

She said the site is managed by the church, but said it was not being properly maintained.

"It's absolutely heartbreaking to visit,  stinging nettles,  thistles, weeds and branches lay strewn over our loved ones.

Leverington cemetery has been described as looking like a wasteland overgrown with weeds and stinging nettles. (Image: Submitted)

"It's a disgrace," she said.

The woman who has a large number of family members buried at the site, including grandparents and great-grandparents, said she had tried contacting the rector of St Leonard's Church, the Rev Sandra Gardner, but has so far been unable to make contact.

"This issue really needs addressing," said the woman, who added: "All other families and I want is their loved ones' final resting place to be clean, and not looking like a wasteland, but no one seems to care. As we do."

The Rev Gardner has been contacted for a comment.