Monument To Rev. Thomas Negus, Lee Old Churchyard

The monument to Rev. Thomas Negus is a chest tomb located in Lee Old Churchyard, dating from around 1765. It is constructed of stone and features angle balusters and panelled sides, topped with a ledger slab that has a partially visible inscription; however, part of the slab is missing.

Lee Old Churchyard is home to many significant monuments that highlight the area's Georgian history, particularly as a retirement location for City merchants and individuals associated with the Greenwich and Deptford shipyards. In the center of the churchyard are the remains of the tower from the former medieval Church of St Margaret, which is listed as Grade II. The current Church of St Margaret, built between 1839 and 1841, is located to the south side of Lee Terrace and is listed as Grade II*. The churchyard primarily saw burials between the 1840s and 1870s, with a decline in use following the opening of Hither Green Cemetery in 1873. The tomb commemorates Rev. Thomas Negus, who passed away in 1765 and served as the rector of St Mary's in Rotherhithe.

The tomb is recognized for its architectural quality as a mid-18th century commemorative monument.