Tomb Of The Earl Of Galloway is a Grade II listed building in the Kensington and Chelsea local planning authority area, England. First listed on 13 June 2001. Tomb.

Tomb Of The Earl Of Galloway

WRENN ID: eastward-bracket-yew
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Kensington and Chelsea
Country: England
Date first listed: 13 June 2001
Type: Tomb
Source: Historic England listing

Description

KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

TQ2382NW HARROW ROAD W10 249/80/57 Kensal Green Cemetery 13-JUN-01 Tomb of the Earl of Galloway

GV II

Tomb of the Earl of Galloway (died 1834). 1838. By J B Papworth. Portland stone sarcophagus. Massive chest with angle-set tapering pilasters, topped with scroll finials, flanking armorial reliefs on each end; egg and dart frieze below projecting cornice. Extensive remains of early paint. One of the finest and largest of Neo-classical monuments in the cemetery and an early instance of an outdoor aristocratic tomb in a public cemetery.

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