Tomb of Robert Coombes, Brompton Cemetery, Old Brompton Road SW10 - Kensington and Chelsea
Elongated Portland stone chest tomb on a York stone slab, of unusual design with niches at the four corners each containing a statue of an oarsman. An upturned boat surmounts the tomb lid, draped with a Doggett's coat and badge, the prize awarded in the annual Thames rowing race. The monument commemorates a famous rower. All niche statues have lost their heads and are covered with carbon deposits. The architectural detailing is eroding, and the stone is spalling severely in places leading to a loss of fabric. Heritage consultants have been appointed and discussions have commenced.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Tomb Of Robert Coombes, Brompton Cemetery
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II
- List Entry Number:
- 1403329
- Local Planning Authority:
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Site Type:
- Religious ritual and funerary > Commemorative monument
Location
- Building Name:
- Tomb of Robert Coombes
- County:
- Greater London
- District / Borough:
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Chelsea and Fulham
- Region:
- London and South East
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Not applicable
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Unknown
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade II, RPG grade I, CA
Contact Details
Sarah Buckingham 07970 944 428
