Milton Mausoleum

Milton Mausoleum is a Neoclassical structure standing on elevated ground, distinguished by an octagonal lantern, Doric pilasters, and triangular gables. The building features an unusual cruciform layout with tomb chambers integrated as transepts along the arms.

The 4th Duke of Newcastle commissioned construction, which finished in 1833, and the building initially served as both a family tomb and parish church. Its ecclesiastical use ended in the 1950s, after which it functioned primarily as a mausoleum.

The interior shows wooden pews and memorial plaques honoring the Dukes of Newcastle and other local figures. The furnishings reflect the family's prominence in the region.

The building sits on elevated ground and remains clearly visible from the Markham Moor junction on the A1 road. Its raised position allows good views of the structure from a distance.

This is the only surviving structure of its kind in Nottinghamshire, with an unusual design combining tomb chambers and church architecture. The integration of burial spaces within the transepts remains a distinctive feature rarely seen elsewhere.

Location: West Markham

Inception: 1832

Architects: Robert Smirke

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Website: http://visitchurches.org.uk/findachurch/no-dedication-milton-mausoleum/?region=Nottinghamshire

GPS coordinates: 53.24930,-0.92970

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:20