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English Heritage Reference: | 203822 |
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RBKC Reference: | 249/80/142 |
Property: | ENTRANCE GATEWAY OPPOSITE WELLINGTON ROAD |
Street: | HARROW ROAD , W10 |
Date: | 15/04/1969 |
Grade: | II* |
Grouped: | GV |
Description: | Also Known As: Entrance Arch, HARROW ROAD W10, KENSAL GREEN CEMETERY Entrance Archway. 1832-34 by John Griffith for the General Cemetery Company. Portland stone, with rendered brick additions. Central arched opening, coffered within, flanked by fluted Doric columns, with attic above; side sections with blind windows (open to rear), pylon-shaped to ground floor, square to first floor, with pilasters at ends; continuous Doric frieze. Chimneys lowered in recent years. Cast iron gates with spearhead finials. Single-storey extensions to each side containing offices (on west side, considerably extended in C20) and former superintendent's quarters (on east). Interior of arch contains living quarters. |
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