Milton Mausoleum: Markham Clinton
Overview
Grid reference: SK 715 730
Built (in 1833) by Sir Robert Smirke, the architect of the British Museum and the old General Post Office inter alia, of Portland Stone. Erected at the expense of the 4th Duke of Newcastle, it was both a domestic chapel and Mausoleum for his wife Georgiana, d.1832. The building is a combination of church and mausoleum.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Cruciform doric temple with central crossing space
Description of Archaeology and History
Built (in 1833) by Sir Robert Smirke, the architect of the British Museum and the old General Post Office inter alia, of Portland Stone. Erected at the expense of the 4th Duke of Newcastle, it was both a domestic chapel and Mausoleum for his wife Georgiana, d.1832. On completion in 1833 a faculty was obtained authorising the parishioners to abandon the church of All Saints, Markham Clinton, and worship in the Mausoleum. The mediaeval parish church deteriorated considerably until, in 1949, it was restored and re-designated as the parish church. Since that date the Mausoleum has been neglected.
Exterior Description
The building is a combination of church and mausoleum. The west entrance opens into the nave with five windows on the north and south walls. Instead of leading to a domed central crossing the nave is a self-contained unit ending west of the, circular crossing. This division-of the church is unexpected when it is examined externally, for an octagonal lantern of two stages, the lower with free— standing Greek Doric columns at the corners, appears to be at the centre of a church of normal cruciform plan, having a chancel for its eastern arm. Instead of this, at the east end of the church is a good Greek Doric four-column prostyle portico: the west, north and south ends of the other three arms of the cruciform building have pilasters.
Interior
Interior Description
Inside is a rotunda and to the north and south are tomb chambers.
Fixtures and fittings
Tomb (component)
1822
In the south tomb chamber of the mausoleum is a magnificent memorial to Georgiana Elizabeth, the Duchess of Newcastle, d.1822, by Westmacott.
Chest
The tomb chest has a reclining marble figure of the Duchess with two children nestling close to her: the back panel has a delicate carved relief figure.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 715 730
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
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There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
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