The Royal Mausoleum, Grade I listed mausoleum in Windsor, England
The Royal Mausoleum is a burial monument on the Frogmore Estate in Windsor and Maidenhead, classified among the most important protected structures in England. The building follows an octagonal plan with a central chamber containing marble sculptures and two large sarcophagi made of polished stone.
Queen Victoria commissioned the construction in 1862 after her husband died, financing the project from her own wealth. She was later laid to rest beside him after spending nearly four decades in widowhood.
The burial chamber takes its name from the word mausoleum, referring to ancient monumental tombs built for rulers. Visitors can observe the exterior facade with carved reliefs and copper dome rising above the structure.
The burial site has been closed to visitors since 2007 due to repair work needed to fix water damage in the foundations. Access remains restricted even though partial views of the exterior can be seen from the grounds.
The granite sarcophagus weighs over 30 tons (27 tonnes) and was carved from a single block of stone quarried in Scotland. The stonework took several months to reach its final form for both resting places.
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