Monument to James John Berkeley, Camberwell Old Cemetery
MONUMENT TO JAMES JOHN BERKELEY, CAMBERWELL OLD CEMETERY, FOREST HILL ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1385531
- Date first listed:
- 07-May-1992
- List Entry Name:
- Monument to James John Berkeley, Camberwell Old Cemetery
- Statutory Address:
- MONUMENT TO JAMES JOHN BERKELEY, CAMBERWELL OLD CEMETERY, FOREST HILL ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1385531
- Date first listed:
- 07-May-1992
- List Entry Name:
- Monument to James John Berkeley, Camberwell Old Cemetery
- Statutory Address 1:
- MONUMENT TO JAMES JOHN BERKELEY, CAMBERWELL OLD CEMETERY, FOREST HILL ROAD
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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:
- MONUMENT TO JAMES JOHN BERKELEY, CAMBERWELL OLD CEMETERY, FOREST HILL ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Greater London Authority
- District:
- Southwark (London Borough)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 34911 74176
Details
SOUTHWARK
TQ3474SE FOREST HILL ROAD 636-1/61/347 Monument to James John Berkeley, 07/05/92 Camberwell Old Cemetery
GV II
Chest tomb. c1865. Monument to James John Berkeley, civil engineer (1819-62). Stone chest tomb with vermiculated top and 3 steps. Above is a statue of a reclining female with an oval bust. Inscription reads: "This monument is erected by the engineers and contractors of the Great Indian Peninsular Railway in token of their admiration of the distinguished professional career of their chief engineer James John Berkeley whilst engaged upon the extensive system of railways designed by him in Western India which comprised the BHORE and THUL GHAT inclines up the SYHADRER range of mountains and in an affectionate remembrance of his high social qualities as well as of the uniform kindness and consideration with which he conducted his official duties". James Berkeley, trained by Robert Stephenson, built the first railway line in India. 3,000 was raised by public subscription for this monument.
Listing NGR: TQ3491174176
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 470930
- 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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