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Latitude: 51.5281 / 51°31'41"N
Longitude: -0.2256 / 0°13'32"W
OS Eastings: 523186
OS Northings: 182514
OS Grid: TQ231825
Mapcode National: GBR BD.FS9
Mapcode Global: VHGQR.1VLF
Plus Code: 9C3XGQHF+6Q
Entry Name: Tomb of Robert Kennard
Listing Date: 13 June 2001
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1389216
English Heritage Legacy ID: 487851
ID on this website: 101389216
Location: Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, Kensington and Chelsea, London, W10
County: London
District: Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward/Division: Kensal Green
Parish: Non Civil Parish
Built-Up Area: Brent
Traditional County: Middlesex
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Greater London
Church of England Parish: St Michaell and All Angels Ladbroke Grove
Church of England Diocese: London
Tagged with: Tomb
KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
TQ2382NW HARROW ROAD W10
249/80/98 Kensal Green Cemetery
13-JUN-01 Tomb of Robert Kennard
II
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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