Brief Description
A central tarmac path runs from the entrance, crossed partway along its length by another path, the circular junction surrounded by four trees. Around the lodge a number of palm trees and conifers have been planted.
History
Eastcote Lane Cemetery was established by Roxeth Burial Board and opened in 1922.
Visitor Facilities
Nov/Dec: 9am - 4.30pm; Jan-Mar/Oct: 9am - 5.30pm; April/Sept: 9am - 7pm; May-August: 9am - 8pm.Detailed Description
Eastcote Lane Cemetery was established by Roxeth Burial Board and opened in 1922. It later transferred to Harrow UDC when the Burial Board disbanded. Now surrounded by suburban housing, the small cemetery has modest headstones set among the grass with trees predominantly along the Eastcote Lane boundary. At the entrance are rustic wooden gates and a picturesque red brick lodge with small turret. Around the lodge a number of palm trees and conifers have been planted. A central tarmac path runs from the entrance, crossed partway along its length by another path, the circular junction surrounded by 4 trees.Sources consulted:
Bridget Cherry and Nikolaus Pevsner, 'The Buildings of England London 3: North West' (Penguin, 1999 ed), p262.
For more information see http://www.londongardensonline.org.uk/gardens-online-record.asp?ID=HRW013
- Access & Directions
Access Contact Details
Nov/Dec: 9am - 4.30pm; Jan-Mar/Oct: 9am - 5.30pm; April/Sept: 9am - 7pm; May-August: 9am - 8pm.Directions
Tube: South Harrow (Piccadilly). Rail: Northolt Park. Bus: 114, H10
- History
Period
- Early 20th Century
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust