The Mausoleum, Neoclassical mausoleum in Blickling Park, England
Description
The mausoleum is a neoclassical stone structure built on a square base with a central entrance and decorative carvings across its surfaces. Inside, eight wall recesses hold marble sarcophagi and memorial plaques arranged in a single chamber.
History
Architect Joseph Bonomi designed this structure between 1794 and 1796 as a burial place for John Hobart, the second Earl of Buckinghamshire. Its construction reflected changing burial practices among the English nobility during the late 18th century.
Culture
The mausoleum displays the Hobart family crest and heraldic symbols that connect to Anne Boleyn's presence at Blickling. These carved emblems reflect the family's importance to the estate's story.
Practical
The National Trust manages this protected historic structure located within Blickling Park grounds. The exterior can be viewed from the grounds, though internal access may be restricted during certain times.
Did you know?
The structure was built from thousands of Portland stone blocks that have gradually changed color from light grey to various darker shades over centuries. This slow transformation reveals how stone ages under English weather.
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