Surbiton Cemetery (Kingston)
Brief Description
Surbiton Cemetery was opened in 1915, its modest brick chapel with gothic spire designed by John Bannen. The cemetery was laid out with a grid of paths, now tarmac, and a line of evergreens. The cemetery was expanded post 1930s. Among the memorials are some good carvings.
Practical Information
- Site location:
- Lower Marsh Lane
- Postcode:
- KT1 3BN
- What 3 Words:
- riding.wallet.shovels
- Type of site:
- Cemetery
- Borough:
- Kingston
- Open to public?
- Yes
- Opening times:
- Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm (Nov-Jan)/ - 5pm (Feb & Oct)/ - 6pm (Mar, Apr, Sept)/ - 7pm (May-Aug). Sat/Sun BH 10am - 4pm (Nov - Jan) - 5pm (Feb-Oct)
- Special conditions:
- Facilities:
- Events:
- Public transport:
- Rail: Berrylands
- Research updated:
- 01/04/2012
- Last minor changes:
- 19/07/2023
Please check with the site owner or manager for latest news. www.kingston.gov.uk/browse/community_people_and_living/bereavement_services/
Full Site Description
The chapel's architect John Bannen also designed those at Streatham Park Cemetery and South London Crematorium (q.q.v.) and possibly those at Eastbrookend and Tottenham Park, Meller remarking upon the similarity of design.
Sources consulted:
Hugh Meller & Brian Parsons, 'London Cemeteries, An Illustrated Guide and Gazetteer', 4th edition (The History Press, 2008), p322
Further Information (Planning and Conservation)
- Grid ref:
- TQ192680 (519220,168242)
- Size in hectares:
- c.4.45
- Site ownership:
- RB Kingston
- Site management:
- Cemeteries; Grounds maintenance contractor: Quadron Services Ltd
- Date(s):
- 1915
- 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:
- No
- Nature Conservation Area:
- No
- Green Belt:
- No
- Metropolitan Open Land:
- Yes
- Special Policy Area:
- No
- Other LA designation:
- None
Photos
Surbiton Cemetery with chapel, June 2002. Photograph Sally Williams
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