Tomb of Rev. Thomas Negus, Lee Terrace, St Margaret's Old Churchyard SE13 - Lewisham
Chest tomb of 1765, badly damaged from vegetation which has infiltrated through open joints and cracked the ledger slab. One angle baluster has been lost and there is a risk of further collapse. A condition survey has been prepared, with funding from Historic England, and funding for repair and restoration works has been secured through a Section 106 agreement. Repair works are expected to start summer 2024.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- MONUMENT TO REV. THOMAS NEGUS, LEE OLD CHURCHYARD
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II
- List Entry Number:
- 1392011
- Local Planning Authority:
- Lewisham
- Site Type:
- Religious ritual and funerary > Commemorative monument
Location
- Building Name:
- Tomb of Rev. Thomas Negus
- Street Name:
- Lee Terrace
- Locality:
- St Margaret's Old Churchyard
- County:
- Greater London
- District / Borough:
- Lewisham
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Lewisham North
- Region:
- London and South East
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Very bad
- Occupancy / Use:
- Not applicable
- Priority:
- B - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solution agreed but not yet implemented
- Previous Priority:
- A
- Ownership:
- Religious organisation
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade II, CA
Contact Details
Joanna Ecclestone (LPA) 020 8314 6000
Next steps
Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England