The Rockingham Mausoleum, Grade I listed mausoleum in Wentworth, England
The Rockingham Mausoleum stands 90 feet tall, constructed from ashlar sandstone and features four corner obelisks within a railed enclosure at Cortworth Lane.
Built in 1785, the monument commemorates Charles Watson-Wentworth, the 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, who served as Prime Minister until his death in 1782.
The structure contains busts of eight influential Whig politicians, representing the political connections and social network of the Marquess during his lifetime.
The Fitzwilliam Wentworth Amenity Trust maintains the mausoleum, which opened to public visits in 1991 following extensive restoration work.
Despite its name and appearance, this cenotaph does not contain actual remains, as the Marquess rests in York Minster.
Location: Wentworth
GPS coordinates: 53.46840,-1.37851
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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