Introduction
The church is surrounded by a churchyard with numerous trees including fine yews, and among the many tombs is an interesting mausoleum of 1777 to James Gibson and his family. Other old gravestones include two inscribed 17th century slab stones and an early-19th century monument to a blacksmith with an inscribed verse.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
Opening is unrestricted. Church open on Thursdays.
Directions
Rail: Sutton. Bus. 80, 151, 164, 213, 280, 407, 413, 420, 726
Owners
Church of England
- History
Period
Medieval (1066-1540)
- Features & Designations
Designations
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: St Nicholas Church, Gibson Mausoleum of 1777
- Grade: II
- Key Information
Type
Funerary Site
Purpose
Sacred / Ritual / Funerary
Principal Building
Religious Ritual And Funerary
Period
Medieval (1066-1540)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
0.3
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust