Wernher Mausoleum To North Of Greek Orthodox Church Of St Charalambos is a Grade II listed building in the Central Bedfordshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 1 August 1997. Mausoleum.
Wernher Mausoleum To North Of Greek Orthodox Church Of St Charalambos
- WRENN ID
- vast-pedestal-spindle
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 1 August 1997
- Type
- Mausoleum
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 21/11/2017
TL11NW 967/44/10030
HYDE EAST HYDE LOWER HARPENDEN ROAD (north, off) Wernher Mausoleum to north of Greek Orthodox Churchof St Charalambos
(Formerly listed as Wernher Mausoleum to north of Holy Trinity Church)
II
Mausoleum. c1912. Erected by the Wernher family of Luton Hoo to commemorate Sir Julius Wernher (d. 21/5/1912).
Rectangular monument of ashlar limestone, built in the form of a chantry chapel in the Decorated Gothic style, and containing a sarcophagus bound with metal straps. Each side is comprised of three steeply-pitched gabled panels, with crockets and finials, framing cusped openings sealed by iron grilles. At the corners are canopied niches containing statuary. The principal inscription at the south end reads 'To the dear and revered memory of Sir Julius Wernher, Baronet, born April 9th, 1850, died May 21st 1912. The family vault of Sir Julius Wernher, Bart.' There are short inscriptions to other family members.
Listing NGR: TL1280517430
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