The Mausoleum, Cobham Hall is a Grade I listed building in the Gravesham local planning authority area, England. First listed on 27 August 1952. A C18 Mausoleum. 1 related planning application.

The Mausoleum, Cobham Hall

WRENN ID
lunar-merlon-mist
Grade
I
Local Planning Authority
Gravesham
Country
England
Date first listed
27 August 1952
Type
Mausoleum
Source
Historic England listing

Description

TQ 66 NE COBHAM 5/37 27.8.52 The Mausoleum, Cobham Hall (formerly listed as Mausoleum in Park)

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1783 designed by James Wyatt for the 4th Earl of Darnley. Never used. Portland stone. Square with projecting chamfered corners. Surmounted by a pyramid. Roman Doric order, fluted columns in antis on face, prostyle on angles. Lunette openings above cornice. Tomb chests above the angle architraves. Circular chapel up several steps with red marble Corinthian order and coffered dome of plaster. Basement at lower level held 32 coffin shelves under shallow stone dome.

Condition poor, disrupted by vegetation and battered by vandals. The iron railings round the south area have been removed.

Listing NGR: TQ6797468916

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