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Inventory Site Record

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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