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St Leonard's Churchyard and Heston Cemetery (also known as Heston Parish Church, St Leonard Churchyard)

Introduction

A stained glass window in the church commemorates Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, and in the churchyard her childhood nurse is buried. Among other famous people buried here is botanist Sir Joseph Banks. The old churchyard extends to Heston Cemetery, making it one of the largest churchyards in the country.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

Opening is unrestricted.

Directions

Tube: Hounslow East, Hounslow Central (Piccadilly) then bus. Bus: 111, 120

Owners

Church. Heston Cemetery: LB Hounslow (Diocese of London)

History

Period

Medieval (1066 to 1540)

Features & Designations

Designations

  • Conservation Area

Key Information

Type

Funerary Site

Purpose

Sacred / Ritual / Funerary

Principal Building

Religious Ritual And Funerary

Period

Medieval (1066 to 1540)

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust