Survey Data
Reg No
20802006
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Historical
Original Use
Mausoleum
In Use As
Mausoleum
Date
1790 - 1810
Coordinates
193471, 89596
Date Recorded
30/08/2006
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding mausoleum, erected c. 1800, in graveyard containing ruins of medieval church. Flat cut limestone roof. Tooled limestone façade with plinth, and having carved impost course to round-headed entrance opening having moulded archivolt with decorative keystone and cast-iron gate. Partially rendered random red sandstone walls to remaining elevations. Memorial plaque to interior.
Appraisal
This mausoleum is an example of a rare building type. Its classical detailing mark it out as the resting place of the members of a significant local family. It adds variety to the collection of grave markers in the graveyard.