Colonnade west of entrance and chapels in Highgate (Western) Cemetery is a Grade II listed building in the Camden local planning authority area, England. First listed on 16 November 1972. Cemetery structure.

Colonnade west of entrance and chapels in Highgate (Western) Cemetery

WRENN ID
wild-cupola-rain
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Camden
Country
England
Date first listed
16 November 1972
Type
Cemetery structure
Address
Colonnade west of entrance and chapels in Highgate (Western) Cemetery, Swain's Lane, London, N6 6PJ
OS grid reference
TQ 285 869
Coordinates
51.56694, -0.14717
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

The colonnade west of the entrance and chapels in Highgate (Western) Cemetery is a curved structure that creates a courtyard, dating from around 1838-39 and designed by Stephen Geary. It is built from yellow stock brick with stone dressings and features 15 four-centred arches with chamfered arises. The colonnade has a parapet with stone gabled coping and a string course below. A central flight of steps leads up into the cemetery.

Inside, the colonnade has brick arched vaults supported by cast-iron beams, along with commemorative plaques. Historically, it served as a gathering place for funeral corteges before they proceeded to the graveside.

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