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The mausoleum is constructed in [[ashlar]] in a [[neo-classical architecture|neo-classical style]] with [[Egyptian architecture|Egyptian]] details.<ref name="Pearson"/> The corners of the building feature striped Greaco-Egyptian [[Pylon (architecture)|pylon]]-like structures, which may have been influenced by Heathcote Tatum's time in Paris, where the style was particularly popular in the late 18th century.<ref name="Stevens Curl">{{cite book|title=Georgian Architecture|last=Stevens Curl|first=James|publisher=David & Charles|origyear=1993|year=2002|edition=2nd|pages=108|isbn=9780715302279}}</ref> The entrance doorway is relatively small with doors decorated in highly ornate [[wrought-iron]] work and a heavy stone lintel.<ref name="English Heritage"/><ref name="Pearson"/> The mausoleum is surmounted by a small tower, with louvred windows and a pyramidal roof.<ref name="English Heritage"/> |
The mausoleum is constructed in [[ashlar]] in a [[neo-classical architecture|neo-classical style]] with [[Egyptian architecture|Egyptian]] details.<ref name="Pearson"/> The corners of the building feature striped Greaco-Egyptian [[Pylon (architecture)|pylon]]-like structures, which may have been influenced by Heathcote Tatum's time in Paris, where the style was particularly popular in the late 18th century.<ref name="Stevens Curl">{{cite book|title=Georgian Architecture|last=Stevens Curl|first=James|publisher=David & Charles|origyear=1993|year=2002|edition=2nd|pages=108|isbn=9780715302279}}</ref> The entrance doorway is relatively small with doors decorated in highly ornate [[wrought-iron]] work and a heavy stone lintel.<ref name="English Heritage"/><ref name="Pearson"/> The mausoleum is surmounted by a small tower, with louvred windows and a pyramidal roof.<ref name="English Heritage"/> |
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Revision as of 19:55, 27 January 2016
| Trentham Mausoleum | |
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| Alternative names | Sutherland Mausoleum |
| General information | |
| Type | Mausoleum |
| Architectural style | Neo-classical, Egyptian Revival |
| Location | Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent England |
| Construction started | 1807 |
| Completed | 1808 |
| Client | George Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland |
| Owner | Stoke-on-Trent City Council |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Ashlar stone |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Charles Heathcote Tatham |
| Designations | Grade I listed |
The Trentham Mausoleum is a Grade 1 listed mausoleum in Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, built as the final resting place of the Dukes of Sutherland.[1]
History
The mausoleum was built in 1807-08 for George Leveson-Gower, the 2nd Marquess of Stafford and later 1st Duke of Sutherland by architect Charles Heathcote Tatham.[2] Heathcote Tatham was a friend of Elizabeth, the Duke's wife, and along with his commission he constructed several buildings, including a lodge and bridges, at the nearby Trentham Hall.[3]
Architecture
The mausoleum is constructed in ashlar in a neo-classical style with Egyptian details.[3] The corners of the building feature striped Greaco-Egyptian pylon-like structures, which may have been influenced by Heathcote Tatum's time in Paris, where the style was particularly popular in the late 18th century.[4] The entrance doorway is relatively small with doors decorated in highly ornate wrought-iron work and a heavy stone lintel.[2][3] The mausoleum is surmounted by a small tower, with louvred windows and a pyramidal roof.[2]
Above the doorway is the family coat of arms and the inscription "MDCCCVIII", signifying the completion date of 1808.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Stafford Mausoleum, Trentham
- ^ a b c d "Name: MAUSOLEUM List entry Number: 1210451". English Heritage. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
- ^ a b c Pearson, Lynn F. (2002). Mausoleums. Shire Publications. pp. 28–29. ISBN 9780747805182.
- ^ Stevens Curl, James (2002) [1993]. Georgian Architecture (2nd ed.). David & Charles. p. 108. ISBN 9780715302279.