Introduction
The oldest part of Richmond Cemetery has mature trees, a decayed gothic chapel in the cemetery itself and a restored gothic chapel at the entrance gate. There are many interesting tombs and the site was rural and picturesque, not unlike Highgate Cemetery, albeit on a much smaller scale.
Sources consulted:
Hugh Meller & Brian Parsons, 'London Cemeteries, An Illustrated Guide and Gazetteer', 4th edition (The History Press, 2008); Bridget Cherry & Nikolaus Pevsner, The Buildings of England: London 2: South (Penguin) 1999; John Archer, David Curson, 'Nature Conservation in Richmond upon Thames, Ecology Handbook 21', (London Ecology Unit) 1993 p81
For more information see http://www.londongardensonline.org.uk/gardens-online-record.asp?ID=RIC062
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
10am-4.30pm (November - March); 10am - 6.30pm (April - October)
Directions
Rail: North Sheen. Rail/London Overground/Tube (District): Richmond. Bus: 33, 337, 493
Owners
LB Richmond
- History
Period
- 18th Century (1701 to 1800)
- Late 18th Century (1775 to 1799)
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Designations
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: C of E Chapel
- Grade: II
- Key Information
Type
Funerary Site
Purpose
Sacred / Ritual / Funerary
Principal Building
Religious Ritual And Funerary
Period
18th Century (1701 to 1800)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
6.07
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust