List entry Summary
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
Name: WEST NORWOOD MEMORIAL PARK TOMB OF JAMES KERSHAW
List entry Number: 1263197
Location
WEST NORWOOD MEMORIAL PARK TOMB OF JAMES KERSHAW, NORWOOD ROAD
The building may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
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| Greater London Authority | Lambeth | London Borough | |
National Park: Not applicable to this List entry.
Grade: II
Date first listed: 02-Aug-1993
Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry.
Legacy System Information
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Legacy System: LBS
UID: 433014
Asset Groupings
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List entry Description
Summary of Building
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Reasons for Designation
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History
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Details
LAMBETH
TQ3272 (OFF) NORWOOD ROAD
963-0/32/1141 West Norwood Memorial Park
Tomb of James Kershaw
GV II
Chest tomb. c1864 by Alfred Waterhouse. Grey Rubislaw and pink
Peterhead granite. Rectangular battered base topped by a pink
granite band having carved roundels. Pink granite columns on
pedestals support a roundel enriched cornice with massive
cross-gable pitched roof, each side with a frieze of crosses
in roundels; gable ends with more elaborate crosses in
roundels. Cast and wrought iron railings of scroll design with
acorn type finials identical to adjacent Elworthy tomb (qv)
also by Waterhouse. James Kershaw was an MP.
Listing NGR: TQ3227772080
Selected Sources
- Article Reference - Title: Part 17 Greater London - Journal Title: Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England
National Grid Reference: TQ 32277 72080
Map
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