The Tomb of Betty Jellicoe St Johns Churchyard
THE TOMB OF BETTY JELLICOE ST JOHNS CHURCHYARD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1096146
- Date first listed:
- 03-Mar-2003
- List Entry Name:
- The Tomb of Betty Jellicoe St Johns Churchyard
- Statutory Address:
- THE TOMB OF BETTY JELLICOE ST JOHNS CHURCHYARD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1096146
- Date first listed:
- 03-Mar-2003
- List Entry Name:
- The Tomb of Betty Jellicoe St Johns Churchyard
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE TOMB OF BETTY JELLICOE ST JOHNS CHURCHYARD
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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE TOMB OF BETTY JELLICOE ST JOHNS CHURCHYARD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Greater London Authority
- District:
- Harrow (London Borough)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 16703 92140
Details
1157/0/10064 The Tomb of Betty Jellicoe, St John's
03-MAR-03 Churchyard
GV II
Tomb of Betty Jellicoe d.1911. Carrara marble. Mason not known. A variant on the Athenian stela, or grave-marker, comprising a scallop-headed upright, against which is a high relief carving of an angelic girl, clutching a posy of flowers and soaring heavenwards. The inscription closes 'Gracious Saviour Gentle Shepherd / Little Ones are dear to Thee / Gathered with thine Arms and carried / In thy Bosom may she be / Sweetly fondly safely tended / From all want and Danger free'.
HISTORY: Betty was the five-year old daughter of Admiral of the Fleet Earl Jellicoe (1859-1935) and his wife Florence n(e Cayzer; at the time of her death he was serving as Commander of the Atlantic Fleet. He went on to command the Royal Navy at the Battle of Jutland in 1916. An unusual memorial, probably incorporating a portrait of the dead girl, encapsulating the tender sentimentality of its date. It also has strong group value with the adjoining tomb to W.S. Gilbert and the churchyard beyond.
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 490111
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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