Introduction
There are a few chest tombs, and several graves have the form of miniature gardens. Among those buried here are Sir Walter Besant, George du Maurier, Hugh Gaitskill and George Gilbert Scott Jnr. There are two fine Cedars of Lebanon and other mature trees including oak, yew, copper beech.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
The site is open during daylight hours.
Directions
Tube: Hampstead. Bus: 46, 268.
Owners
Diocese of London
- Features & Designations
Designations
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: St John's Churchyard Extension gates and railings; Tombs of: Sir Walter Besant and family, A L Davies and family, George Gilbert Scott Jnr, Eve Hammersley, Temple Moore, George du Maurier & his wife
- Grade: II
- Key Information
Type
Funerary Site
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Religious Ritual And Funerary
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust