St John the Evangelist Churchyard, Penge 7414

London, England, Greater London

Brief Description

The church is surrounded by a garden with mature trees on the perimeter.

History

From 1837 Penge only had a chapel and was part of the parish of Battersea. In 1848 local landowner John Dudin Brown, who was also a freeman of the Company of Watermen, donated a plot of land for a new church and St John the Evangelist was built and consecrated in 1850.

Visitor Facilities

Opening is unrestricted.
Access & Directions

Access Contact Details

Opening is unrestricted.

Directions

Rail: Penge East, Kent House. London Overground: Penge West. Bus 194, 227, 352, 358. Tram in Beckenham Road
History

Period

  • Victorian (1837-1901)
References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust