Nunhead Cemetery Conservation Area

Nunhead Cemetery is a mid-sized conservation area in England, covering approximately 21.5 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. Within the conservation area there are 13 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 21.5 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II Chapel of Nunhead CemeterySE15 3BS
• Grade II East Lodge, Nunhead CemeterySE15 3NA
• Grade II Entrance Gate Piers, Gates and Railings to Nunhead CemeterySE15 3NA
• Grade II Monument to Henry Daniel, Nunhead CemeterySE15 3NA
• Grade II Monument to John Allan, Nunhead CemeterySE15 3BL
• Grade II Monument to Maria Proom, Nunhead CemeterySE15 3NA
• Grade II Monument to Oppenheim and Schroeter, Nunhead CemeterySE15 3JR
• Grade II Monument to Sophia Kimpton, Nunhead CemeterySE15 3BS
• Grade II Monument to Thomas Humphreys, Nunhead CemeterySE15 3NA
• Grade II Monument to Vincent Figgins, Nunhead CemeterySE15 3BL
• Grade II Stearns Mausoleum, Nunhead CemeterySE15 3BL
• Grade II The Scottish Martyrs Memorial, Nunhead CemeterySE15 3LR
• Grade II West Lodge, Nunhead CemeterySE15 3NA

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Nunhead Cemetry0 km
• Nunhead Green0.7 km
• Nunhead Green0.7 km
• Telegraph Hill1 km
• The Gardens1.2 km
• The Gardens1.2 km
• Honor Oak Rise1.4 km
• Honor Oak Rise1.4 km

About Nunhead Cemetery Conservation Area

Is my property in Nunhead Cemetery Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Nunhead Cemetery?

Properties in Nunhead Cemetery Conservation Area may face restrictions on demolition, tree work (6 weeks' notice required), and certain exterior alterations. Contact your local planning authority for specific rules that apply here.

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