Garratt Lane Old Burial Ground (Wandsworth)
Brief Description
Garratt Lane Old Burial Ground was in use as a burial ground from 1800 when the parish purchased a field to provide additional burial space when All Saints churchyard was full. The last burial took place here in c.1930 although Wandsworth Cemetery was established in 1878 and St Ann's Church was built in 1820 to serve the growing population. The burial ground was opened as a public garden with the original east-west path in the cemetery realigned to the south. In 2000 a semi-circular paved area backed by shrub planting was created off Garratt Lane with benches and sculptural light fixtures. A number of chest tombs and gravestones are set into the lawns.
Practical Information
- Site location:
- Garratt Lane/Malva Close
- Postcode:
- SW18
- What 3 Words:
- sands.name.sizes
- Type of site:
- Public Gardens
- Borough:
- Wandsworth
- Open to public?
- Yes
- Opening times:
- unrestricted
- Special conditions:
- Facilities:
- Events:
- Public transport:
- Rail: Wandsworth Town. Bus: 44, 270
- Research updated:
- 01/05/2010
- Last minor changes:
- 29/03/2026
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Full Site Description
Sources consulted:
Garratt Lane Old Burial Ground Management Plan 2010 - 2015
Further Information (Planning and Conservation)
- Grid ref:
- TQ256744 (525692,174495)
- Size in hectares:
- 0.7
- Site ownership:
- C of E Diocese of Southwark, leased to LB Wandsworth
- Site management:
- Wandsworth Parks Service
- Date(s):
- 1800
- 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:
- Yes
- Conservation Area name:
- Wandsworth Town
- Tree Preservation Order:
- Not known
- Nature Conservation Area:
- No
- Green Belt:
- No
- Metropolitan Open Land:
- No
- Special Policy Area:
- Yes - Archaeological Priority Area
- Other LA designation:
- Other Larger Protected Open Space Site
Photos
Garratt Lane Old Burial Ground - Photo: Colin Wing
Date taken: 27/08/24 14:18Click a photo to enlarge.
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