Tredway Monument, Lee Old Churchyard

The Tredway Monument, located in Lee Old Churchyard, is a chest tomb and sarcophagus tomb. This unique structure features a mid to late 18th century angle baluster chest tomb with raised-fielded panels, dedicated to Thomas Tredway (died 1780) and Walter Tredway (died 1746). Above this is an early 19th century sarcophagus with tapering fluted pilasters and raised panels on each side, commemorating William Wynch (died 1819). The west end of the upper part has collapsed.

Lee Old Churchyard is home to many significant monuments that reflect its Georgian history as a retirement area for City merchants and individuals connected to 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 at 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 at Grade II*. The churchyard has later tombs that were primarily used between the 1840s and 1870s, with usage declining after the opening of Hither Green Cemetery in 1873. The lower part of the Tredway Monument was erected in the mid to late 18th century, while the upper half was added in the early 19th century.

The Tredway Monument is an unusual combination of a mid to late 18th century baluster-angled chest tomb and an early 19th century upper sarcophagus, both of which are of good architectural quality, despite some damage. This significance is why it is listed at Grade II.