Hannen Columbarium, Early 20th century mausoleum in Wargrave, England
The square structure measures 12 feet on each side, built with red brick, red tile, glass tile, and stone at St Mary's Church graveyard.
Edwin Lutyens designed this columbarium between 1906 and 1907 for the Hannen family, following Sir Nicholas Hannen's death in Shanghai in 1900.
Inside the circular cella, four piers support intersecting arches that create pendentives beneath a saucer dome, displaying an inscription from Luke 20:38.
The columbarium stands 22 meters southwest of St Mary's Church and maintains its original function as a repository for cremated remains.
The structure marks Lutyens's transition to classical architecture, incorporating Byzantine Revival elements with Arts and Crafts design principles.
Location: Wargrave
Architects: Edwin Lutyens
GPS coordinates: 51.49950,-0.87339
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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