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| English Heritage Reference: | 487845 |
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| RBKC Reference: | 249/80/92 |
| Property: | TOMB OF JAMES MEADOWS RENDEL |
| Street: | HARROW ROAD , W10 |
| Date: | 13/06/2001 |
| Grade: | II |
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| Description: | Tomb of James Meadows Rendel, died 1856. By Matthew Digby Wyatt, architect. Pink Peterhead granite sarcophagus. Rectangular chest on moulded base, raised borders on sides with foliate cross decoration; gabled cover with Byzantine crosses within pediments at each end. Design exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts in 1856. History: Rendel was an outstanding marine engineer, responsible for many dock and railway projects, including the harbours at Holyhead and Portland, mentioned in inscription. |
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