Survey Data
Reg No
22207306
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Historical, Social
Original Use
Mausoleum
In Use As
Mausoleum
Date
1820 - 1830
Coordinates
187216, 129418
Date Recorded
09/06/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding mausoleum, erected c. 1825, comprising pitched slate roof and rendered random rubble sandstone walls. Pointed arch limestone plaques to front façade, one having engraved lettering. Loop light to rear façade. Pointed arch door opening with cut sandstone surround, now bricked up, having cut sandstone steps descending to entrance.
Appraisal
This mausoleum was built for the Givens family and, though simple in form and execution, is a valuable reminder of the social importance attached to this church site. Its presence in the graveyard adds further variety to the collection of grave markers.