Wernher Mausoleum to North of Greek Orthodox Church of St Charalambos
WERNHER MAUSOLEUM, GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ST CHARALAMBOS, LOWER HARPENDEN ROAD, EAST HYDE, LU2 9QS
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1245119
- Date first listed:
- 01-Aug-1997
- List Entry Name:
- Wernher Mausoleum to North of Greek Orthodox Church of St Charalambos
- Statutory Address:
- WERNHER MAUSOLEUM, GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ST CHARALAMBOS, LOWER HARPENDEN ROAD, EAST HYDE, LU2 9QS
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1245119
- Date first listed:
- 01-Aug-1997
- List Entry Name:
- Wernher Mausoleum to North of Greek Orthodox Church of St Charalambos
- Statutory Address 1:
- WERNHER MAUSOLEUM, GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ST CHARALAMBOS, LOWER HARPENDEN ROAD, EAST HYDE, LU2 9QS
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For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- WERNHER MAUSOLEUM, GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ST CHARALAMBOS, LOWER HARPENDEN ROAD, EAST HYDE, LU2 9QS
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Hyde
- National Grid Reference:
- TL1280517430
Details
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 21/11/2017
TL11NW
967/44/10030
HYDE
EAST HYDE
LOWER HARPENDEN ROAD (north, off) Wernher Mausoleum to north of Greek Orthodox Churchof St Charalambos
(Formerly listed as Wernher Mausoleum to north of Holy Trinity Church)
II
Mausoleum. c1912. Erected by the Wernher family of Luton Hoo to commemorate Sir Julius Wernher (d. 21/5/1912).
Rectangular monument of ashlar limestone, built in the form of a chantry chapel in the Decorated Gothic style, and containing a sarcophagus bound with metal straps. Each side is comprised of three steeply-pitched gabled panels, with crockets and finials, framing cusped openings sealed by iron grilles. At the corners are canopied niches containing statuary. The principal inscription at the south end reads 'To the dear and revered memory of Sir Julius Wernher, Baronet, born April 9th, 1850, died May 21st 1912. The family vault of Sir Julius Wernher, Bart.' There are short inscriptions to other family members.
Listing NGR: TL1280517430
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 468809
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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