Introduction
The burial ground was opened as a public garden with the original east-west path in the cemetery realigned to the south. In 2000 a semi-circular paved area backed by shrub planting was created off Garratt Lane with benches and sculptural light fixtures. A number of chest tombs and gravestones are set into the lawns.
Garratt Lane Old Burial Ground was in use as a burial ground from 1800 when the parish purchased a field to provide additional burial space when All Saints churchyard was full. The last burial took place here in c.1930 although Wandsworth Cemetery was established in 1878 and St Ann's Church was built in 1820 to serve the growing population.
The burial ground was opened as a public garden with the original east-west path in the cemetery realigned to the south. In 2000 a semi-circular paved area backed by shrub planting was created off Garratt Lane with benches and sculptural light fixtures. A number of chest tombs and gravestones are set into the lawns.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
Opening is unrestricted.
Directions
Rail: Wandsworth Town. Bus: 44, 270
Owners
C of E Diocese of Southwark, leased to LB Wandsworth
- Features & Designations
Designations
Conservation Area
- Reference: Wandsworth Town
- Key Information
Type
Funerary Site
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
0.7
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust