The Anglican Chapel, Harrow Road, Kensal Green Cemetery W10 - Kensington and Chelsea

1835-36 by John Griffith for the General Cemetery Company. Portland stone and stucco chapel of Greek Doric tetra style, with pavilions containing memorial sculptures. There are large catacombs below. The building is no longer in use and has suffered from water ingress. An options appraisal and updated condition survey have been carried out. Works to repair rainwater goods and replace roof coverings on the colonnades have been completed, funded by Historic England with the General Cemetery Company. Discussions on the future of the building, in conjunction with key stakeholders, are progressing.

Site Details

    Designated Site Name:
    THE ANGLICAN CHAPEL
    Heritage Category:
    Listed Building grade I
    List Entry Number:
    1190995
    Local Planning Authority:
    Kensington and Chelsea
    Site Type:
    Religious ritual and funerary > Chapel

Location

    Building Name:
    The Anglican Chapel
    Street Name:
    Harrow Road
    Locality:
    Kensal Green Cemetery
    County:
    Greater London
    District / Borough:
    Kensington and Chelsea
    Parliamentary Constituency:
    Kensington and Bayswater
    Region:
    London and South East

Assessment Information

    Assessment Type:
    Building or structure
    Condition:
    Very bad
    Occupancy / Use:
    Vacant/not in use
    Priority:
    C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
    Previous Priority:
    A
    Ownership:
    Commercial company
    Designation:
    Listed Building grade I, RPG grade I, CA

Contact Details

Verena McCaig 020 7973 3700

Next steps

Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England