Tomb Of Sir Francis Freeling 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 Sir Francis Freeling

WRENN ID
swift-mantel-mint
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Country
England
Date first listed
13 June 2001
Type
Tomb
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

The tomb of Sir Francis Freeling, who died in 1836, is located in Kensal Green Cemetery. It was created by Robert Johnson, a mason from Westminster. The tomb features a column atop a cube made of Carrara marble and sandstone. The lower section is designed as a cube resting on a three-stepped base, which supports a demi-column with a moulded necking. This monument is one of the earliest in the cemetery. Sir Francis Freeling is noted for his significant contributions to the reform of mail coaches and the postal service.

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