Tomb Of Robert Nelson In St George'S Gardens is a Grade II listed building in the Camden local planning authority area, England. First listed on 14 May 1974. Tomb.

Tomb Of Robert Nelson In St George'S Gardens

WRENN ID: outer-oriel-sunrise
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Camden
Country: England
Date first listed: 14 May 1974
Type: Tomb
Source: Historic England listing

Description

TQ3082SW 798-1/90/1875

CAMDEN HANDEL STREET Tomb of Robert Nelson in St George's Gardens

(Formerly Listed as: HANDEL STREET Walls, lodge, cottage and monuments in St George's Gardens)

14/05/74

GV II

Monument to Robert Nelson. d.1715. Portland stone. Gadrooned urn on tall plinth, set within partly surviving wrought-iron railings. Located on south side of former St George the Martyr burial ground. Nelson was the first person to be buried in the new cemetery, choosing this place 'to overcome the aversion that has been discovered to its use'. (Survey of London: Vol. XXIV, King's Cross Neighbourhood, St Pancras IV: London: 1952: PLATE 67).

Listing NGR: TQ3050182474

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