Listed Building record MDO15775 - Part of Former Mausoleum now used as Stage in Priory Gardens, Church Street, Christchurch

1783. Wall, said to be part of a former mausoleum, moved from churchyard and re-erected here circa 1803, 18th century Gothic. Plastered facade, centre section advanced under ogee pediment, obelisks as finials. 2 storeys high. Blind Gothic arcading under pediment enclosed in larger Gothic arch. String course below, then round arched arcade, then plinth. Flanking recessed portions each containing a round arched doorway, eastern one blind, string course at impost height. Blind round recess above with architrave and outer pilasters.

1783. Wall, said to be part of a former mausoleum, moved from churchyard and re-erected here circa 1803, 18th century Gothic. Plastered facade, centre section advanced under ogee pediment, obelisks as finials. 2 storeys high. Blind Gothic arcading under pediment enclosed in larger Gothic arch. String course below, then round arched arcade, then plinth. Flanking recessed portions each containing a round arched doorway, eastern one blind, string course at impost height. Blind round recess above with architrave and outer pilasters.

This description is derived from the associated designation record, the validity of which has not been checked.

Record last edited

Sep 20 2012 10:42AM