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mausoleum

mausoleum
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Freestanding mausoleum, built c. 1800, in graveyard containing ruins of medieval church. Hipped slate roof, with triangular pediment to entrance elevation. Coursed rubble red sandstone walls with tooled limestone quoins. Cut limestone oculus, now blocked, to pediment. Round-headed window openings to entrance elevation, having cut limestone surrounds with imposts and keystone details. Round-headed door opening having cut limestone surround, with imposts, keystone detail and metal gate. Carved limestone plaque to interior. Coursed rubble red sandstone boundary wall having wrought-iron gate with arch above.
This substantial mausoleum was built for Elizabeth Nason. Its simple form is enhanced by the pediment and cut-stone door and window surrounds and is evidence of the local significance of the Nason family.

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