Tomb of Admiral Sir John Ross, Harrow Road, Kensal Green Cemetery W10 - Kensington and Chelsea

Marble memorial with sculpture of an anchor and cross on a tall pedestal, commemorating the arctic explorer Sir John Ross (1777-1856). There is a significant lean to the south and risk from invasive plants. A comprehensive condition survey was produced in 2013, funded by Historic England. Works have been prioritised accordingly, but no funding sources have yet been identified.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

TOMB OF ADMIRAL SIR JOHN ROSS

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II

List Entry Number:

1389215

Local Planning Authority:

Kensington and Chelsea

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Commemorative monument

Location

Building Name:

Tomb of Admiral Sir John Ross

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:

Not applicable

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Unknown

Designation:

Listed Building grade II, RPG grade I, CA