Description

SEATON DELAVAL SEATON DELAVAL HALL NZ 3276 13/98 Mausoleum, 500 metres east of 28.7.50 Seaton Delaval Hall GV II* Mausoleum, 1766. Ashlar. Cruciform plan. West elevation 2 storeys, 2+3+2 bays. Plinth, sill bands and triglyph frieze. Centre set forward with steps up to pedimented tetrastyle Roman Doric portico; central doorway has open-pedimented Roman Doric surround with arched fanlight. Round-arched windows in keyed archivolt. Raised crossing with moulded cornice and oak skeleton of formerly lead-covered dome. 2-bay returns show sunk moulded panels. Rear elevation shows central bow with Venetian window above arched opening to vaults.

Interior: crossing shows round arches on moulded imposts with lower semicircular openings above. Arched niches in end and rear walls. Vaults beneath follow cruciform plan, with groin vaulting and partitioned shelves for coffins.

The mausoleum appears never to have been used; traditionally Sir John Delaval could not agree with the Bishop of Durham over a fee for its consecration.

Derelict and roofless at time of survey.

Listing NGR: NZ3282176490

External Links

• Wikidata Q17546572

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