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Lumley Chapel (St Dunstan's), Cheam

Surrey

Overview

Address

Church Road, Cheam, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 8QH
Where to find this church

Opening times

The chapel is open to visitors. Please borrow the key from Cheam Library, opposite the entrance to the churchyard. Alternatively a key can be obtained from Whitehall Historic House, located on Maldon Road, SM3 8QD. 

For more information please contact Local Community Officer Dean Wigzell via phone or email.


 

Phone number

07553473288

Email address

dwigzell@thecct.org.uk

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About this church

A tiny treasure full of remarkable carvings

Lumley Chapel, the oldest building in Cheam, can be found in St Dunstan's churchyard and is the only surviving remnant of a 900-year-old building that once stood on this site. John Lumley, a Catholic aristocrat and art collector, refurbished the building as a burial place for himself and his two wives in the late sixteenth century.

Opulent stone monuments fill the walls and a huge tomb near the door shows Lumley's first wife Jane Fitzalan, carved in alabaster, wearing a starched ruff and headdress, her gown flowing as she kneels in prayer.

Cheam Guide

To donate by text, please text 'LUM' to 70970 to donate £5 and to 70191 to donate £10. Thank you.

Access information

There are two steps down into the chapel. Lighting comes on automatically on entry.

Facilities & hire

Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating, running water and toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor.

  • Church available for hire

Directions

Off A2043 Malden Road; in churchyard of St Dunstan's Church; this is just off the High Street in Cheam and has a prominent spire.

Transport

Nearest railway station: Cheam (0.3 miles).

History & further information

Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out about this church before you visit? You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church

Hampshire, Sussex & Surrey County Guide 2012

This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Hampshire, Sussex & Surrey. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.

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