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St Bartholomew's Churchyard (also known as Sydenham Parish Church)

Pgds 20140616 202108 Bartholomews Churchyard

Introduction

The small churchyard has a number of chest tombs and monuments among the grass and mature trees include yew and oak. The view to St Bartholomew's along Lawrie Park Avenue was made famous by the painter Camille Pissarro in 1871. Next to the church was Aberdeen House where the famous explorer Ernest Shackleton lived as a child.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

Opening is unrestricted (church normally open 9.30-11.30am Sat).

Directions

London Overground: Sydenham. Bus: 75, 122, 450, 176, 197, 202, 194

Owners

Diocese of Southwark

Features & Designations

Designations

  • Conservation Area

Key Information

Type

Funerary Site

Purpose

Sacred / Ritual / Funerary

Principal Building

Religious Ritual And Funerary

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes