Judy, I believe this refers to the section of the burial ground where each interment took place. The LMA catalogue description of the relevant register (B/NBF/003) has 'Register of burials, giving date, name and age of deceased, where brought from, where buried, i.e., Lower/Middle Ground'. If you look at the first page of the register (image 2 on Ancestry) you can compare the fees charged for burials in the Upper, Middle and Lower Ground. HTH Judy London, UK -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Judy Mann I have a burial from 1848 from "New Bunhill Fields Burial Ground"  In the last column titled "Where buried"  lists lower ground.   Most burials on the page are lower ground with a few listed as middle ground.  I have two different opinions from family members on what "lower ground" means.  I'd appreciate if someone could clarify what "lower ground" means please.  Thank you Judy