CHAPEL IN THE WOOD, STRAWBERRY HILL
List Entry Summary
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
Name: CHAPEL IN THE WOOD, STRAWBERRY HILL
List entry Number: 1253028
Location
CHAPEL IN THE WOOD, STRAWBERRY HILL, WALDEGRAVE ROAD
The building may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
County: Greater London Authority
District: Richmond upon Thames
District Type: London Borough
Parish:
National Park: Not applicable to this List entry.
Grade: I
Date first listed: 25-May-1983
Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry.
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Legacy System: LBS
UID: 436167
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List entry Description
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History
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Details
1.
5028 WALDEGRAVE ROAD
Chapel in the Wood,
Strawberry Hill
TQ 1572 17/12
I
2.
Circa 1760 for Horace Walpole. Architect possibly Bentley, but roof by Mr Chute
Small rendered, polygonal building. Slated roof. Carved stone front 'inspired by
the Audley Tomb at Salisbury. '(Pevsner). Framed by octagonal corner pilasters and
niches. Low panelled door to left with 3-centred arch and 3 quatrefoils over. To
right of door, small stained glass window. Above, large 3-light stained glass
window. Crocketed parapet with carved band of grape vine, with central shield.
(Interior has pretty blue and gold fan vaulting and blue and yellow tiles - Pevsner).
Country Life July 12, 1924 (vol 56) p 18ff and p 56ff.
Listing NGR: TQ1572972132
Selected Sources
Books and journals
'Country Life' in 12 July, , Vol. 56, (1924), 18+56
Other
Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England, Part 17 Greater London
National Grid Reference: TQ 15730 72132
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