Brompton Cemetery, Kensington & Chelsea, England

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Brief description of site

The cemetery is formal in design, and is the only Victorian cemetery to use a consistent Renaissance style. The buildings and layout are by Benjamin Baud.

Brief history of site

The West of London and Westminster Company was established in 1836. A site was proposed and the majority of the land was purchased by 1839. A public competition to design the cemetery was won by Benjamin Baud, who designed a classical conception with dramatic vistas and spaces to overcome the flat and unvaried nature of the site. The cemetery was consecrated in June 1840.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	176	Grid Ref:	TQ259776
Latitude:	51.48335	Longitude:	-0.1882498

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