Tomb Of Robert Kennard is a Grade II listed building in the Kensington and Chelsea local planning authority area, England. First listed on 13 June 2001. A Victorian Mausoleum.

Tomb Of Robert Kennard

WRENN ID
lesser-newel-heath
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Country
England
Date first listed
13 June 2001
Type
Mausoleum
Period
Victorian
Source
Historic England listing

Description

KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

TQ2382NW HARROW ROAD W10 249/80/98 Kensal Green Cemetery 13-JUN-01 Tomb of Robert Kennard

II

Mausoleum of Robert Kennard (died 1870) and family. Portland stone mausoleum with bronze door on base of grey granite. Three-panelled bronze door set within shouldered frame, with lintel inscribed FAMILY MAUSOLEUM OF ROBERT WILLIAM KENNARD, below segmental pediment with scrolled border, containing sacred monogram with vine decoration, with finial of pelican on top; sides consist of channelled ashlar above rusticated granite base, continuous frieze inscribed I WILL ARISE AND GO TO MY FATHER; pediment on rear (west) end with relief of a rising sun above waves; ridged roof with cresting of flaming torches. An exceptionally rich Byzantine-influenced mausoleum. History: Kennard was an ironmaster, railway developer and MP.

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