Tomb of George Wombwell in Highgate (Western) Cemetery is a Grade II listed building in the Camden local planning authority area, England. First listed on 14 May 1974. Tomb.

Tomb of George Wombwell in Highgate (Western) Cemetery

WRENN ID: little-truss-snow
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Camden
Country: England
Date first listed: 14 May 1974
Type: Tomb
Source: Historic England listing

Description

TQ2887SW 798-1/5/1581

CAMDEN SWAIN'S LANE (west side) Tomb of George Wombwell in Highgate (Western) Cemetery

(Formerly Listed as: HIGHGATE (WESTERN) CEMETERY Grave of George Wombell)

14/05/74

GV II Chest tomb surmounted by figure of sleeping lion. c1850. Marble. Rectangular plan chest with recessed panels, some inscribed. Coved cornice and projecting lid surmounted by sculptured sleeping lion, right hand paw resting on left, on stepped plinth.

HISTORICAL NOTE: George Wombwell was the founder of Wombwell's Menageries, which became the largest travelling menagerie in England.

Listing NGR: TQ2836487113

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