Survey Data
Reg No
20903513
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Historical
Original Use
Mausoleum
Date
1870 - 1890
Coordinates
178529, 98819
Date Recorded
22/08/2006
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding limestone gable-fronted mausoleum, built c. 1880, bounded by cast-iron railings. Pitched stone-flagged roof with cut limestone cross finial, pediment with moulded cornice and antefixae to corners. Cut limestone walls. Square-headed door opening with moulded limestone surround flanked by pilasters, having ornate wrought-iron gate.
Appraisal
This limestone mausoleum of the Kirby family, is well designed in a solemn classical style. Ornamentation is restricted to the finely carved features such as the antefixae, the cross finial and the initials to the pediment.