CHAPEL IN THE WOOD, STRAWBERRY HILL
Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1253028
- Date first listed:
- 25-May-1983
- Statutory Address:
- CHAPEL IN THE WOOD, STRAWBERRY HILL, WALDEGRAVE ROAD
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Location
- Statutory Address:
- CHAPEL IN THE WOOD, STRAWBERRY HILL, WALDEGRAVE ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Greater London Authority
- District:
- Richmond upon Thames (London Borough)
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 15730 72132
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
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 436167
- Legacy System:
- LBS
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
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
End of official listing