Tomb of Robert Kennard

TOMB OF ROBERT KENNARD, HARROW ROAD W10

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Heritage Category:
Listed building
List Entry Number:
1389216
Date first listed:
13-Jun-2001
Statutory Address:
TOMB OF ROBERT KENNARD, HARROW ROAD W10
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Official list entry

Heritage Category:
Listed building
List Entry Number:
1389216
Date first listed:
13-Jun-2001
Statutory Address 1:
TOMB OF ROBERT KENNARD, HARROW ROAD W10

Location

Statutory Address:
TOMB OF ROBERT KENNARD, HARROW ROAD W10

The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.

County:
Greater London Authority
District:
Kensington and Chelsea (London Borough)
Parish:
Non Civil Parish
National Grid Reference:
TQ 23186 82514

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KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

TQ2382NW HARROW ROAD W10
249/80/98 Kensal Green Cemetery
13-JUN-01 Tomb of Robert Kennard

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Mausoleum of Robert Kennard (died 1870) and family. Portland stone mausoleum with bronze door on base of grey granite. Three-panelled bronze door set within shouldered frame, with lintel inscribed FAMILY MAUSOLEUM OF ROBERT WILLIAM KENNARD, below segmental pediment with scrolled border, containing sacred monogram with vine decoration, with finial of pelican on top; sides consist of channelled ashlar above rusticated granite base, continuous frieze inscribed I WILL ARISE AND GO TO MY FATHER; pediment on rear (west) end with relief of a rising sun above waves; ridged roof with cresting of flaming torches. An exceptionally rich Byzantine-influenced mausoleum.
History: Kennard was an ironmaster, railway developer and MP.

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487851
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