St Simon's Churchyard (Hammersmith & Fulham)
Brief Description
St Simon's Church was completed in 1886, although the first service was held in 1880. There is a small garden to one side and at the front of the church with a mature ash tree in one corner, although the rest of the garden layout is relatively recent, comprising numerous shrubs, perennial flowers and some large pots. The area by the ash tree has been paved and seats are provided here.
Practical Information
- Site location:
- Rockley Road/Minford Gardens
- Postcode:
- W14 0DA
- What 3 Words:
- field.green.span
- Type of site:
- Churchyard
- Borough:
- Hammersmith & Fulham
- Open to public?
- Yes
- Opening times:
- unrestricted
- Special conditions:
- Facilities:
- Events:
- Public transport:
- Tube: Shepherds Bush (Central, Hammersmith & City); Goldhawk Road (Hammersmith & City). Bus: 72, 220, 283, 295, 49, 95, 237, 207, 260
- Research updated:
- 01/11/2011
- Last minor changes:
- 19/07/2023
Please check with the site owner or manager for latest news. www.stsimons.co.uk
Full Site Description
St Simon's Church was designed by Sir Arthur Blomfield, the foundation stone laid in 1878 and the first service held in 1880. The chancel and hexagonal tower and spire were completed in 1886, together with the attached parish hall.
Sources consulted:
Bridget Cherry and Nikolaus Pevsner, 'The Buildings of England London 3: North West' (Penguin, 1999 ed) p205. The Jubilee Souvenir of St Simon’s Church 1880-1930
Further Information (Planning and Conservation)
- Grid ref:
- TQ236796 (523660,179640)
- Size in hectares:
- Site ownership:
- Church of England
- Site management:
- Church of England
- Date(s):
- 1879-86
- Designer(s):
- Listed structures:
- None
- On National Heritage List for England (NHLE), Parks & Gardens:
No- Registered common or village green on Commons Registration Act 1965:
No- Protected under London Squares Preservation Act 1931:
No
Local Authority Data
The information below is taken from the relevant Local Authority's planning legislation, which was correct at the time of research but may have been amended in the interim. Please check with the Local Authority for latest planning information.
- On Local List:
- No
- In Conservation Area:
- No
- Tree Preservation Order:
- Yes
- Nature Conservation Area:
- No
- Green Belt:
- No
- Metropolitan Open Land:
- No
- Special Policy Area:
- No
- Other LA designation:
- TPO 50/10/73 Ash, Crab and Plum
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