Introduction
The cemetery was laid out by Alexander Spurr on a concentric plan with a Gothic chapel with a fine 150ft spire in the centre, and bounded by railings, with elaborate Gothic ragstone gate piers at the entrances. The landscape contains mature trees, especially in the southern, older section, which is wooded and quite naturalised. Oak, horse chestnut, sycamore and yew are found in the newer area although this is more open. Monuments include a late C19th obelisk erected by the Society of Friends and a walled garden with a large marble column surmounted by a golden eagle.
Sources consulted:
Bridget Cherry & Nikolaus Pevsner, The Buildings of England: London 4: North (Penguin, 1998) p175; Hugh Meller & Brian Parsons, London Cemeteries, An Illustrated Guide and Gazetteer, 4th edition (The History Press, 2008); Jan Hewlett, Ian Yarham, David Curson, 'Nature Conservation in Barnet' (London Ecology Unit, 1997).
For more information see http://www.londongardensonline.org.uk/gardens-online-record.asp?ID=BAR055
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
7am-6pm November-February; 7am-8pm March-October. Office open weekdays 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-12
Directions
Tube: Arnos Grove (Piccadilly) then bus. Rail: New Southgate. Bus 34, 251.
Owners
New Southgate Cemetery and Crematorium Ltd (The Westerleigh Group plc)
- History
Period
Victorian (1837-1901)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Cemetery
- Chapel
- Railings
- Gate Piers
- Trees
- Walled Garden
- Obelisk
- Column
- Key Information
Type
Funerary Site
Purpose
Sacred / Ritual / Funerary
Principal Building
Religious Ritual And Funerary
Period
Victorian (1837-1901)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
20
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust