Josef Schroll Mausoleum, Chapel-shrine mausoleum in Lhotsko, Czech Republic.
The Josef Schroll Mausoleum is a chapel-shrine mausoleum in Lhotsko near Liběšice, built in stone with architectural features from the early industrial era. The structure combines religious elements with a burial chamber within a single compact building.
Josef Edler Schroll, owner of the Liběšice estate from 1871, commissioned the family tomb; the Vienna architect Ludwig von Zettl drew the first plans in mid-1878, and building began in 1880, possibly prompted by the death of Schroll's second wife Eleonora that year. The Litoměřice architect Alois Mytteis carried out the work, which was approved for use on 19 June 1900 and consecrated to St Joseph on 14 November 1901. The first family members were moved here from the Liběšice cemetery on 21 November 1901.
The structure was built as a resting place for a wealthy industrialist and reflects the respect shown to his family and social standing. It shows how local figures of importance were honored in the early 1900s.
The mausoleum sits in a quiet location outside the village and is reached via marked paths from the main road. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since access involves rural paths.
The chapel was consecrated to Saint Joseph on 14 November 1901 by the parish priest of Levín, with the consent of the papal curia, and the first family members were moved here from the Liběšice cemetery on 21 November 1901. Coffins were lowered through a grated opening in the floor using a hand winch.
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