When
8:00am Saturday September 13th, 2008
Description
The Mausoleum was built at a cost of about ?33,000 (c.?1.2m today) for Alexander, 10th Duke of Hamilton (1767-1852) as a chapel and family tomb. The first funeral service held there, Alexander's own, was marred by the long echo, now one of the Mausoleum's best loved features. David Hamilton (1768-1843) began work on the Mausoleum in 1840, but did not live to see it completed.
David Bryce (1803-1876) and Alexander Handyside Richie completed the work between 1848 and 1858 after Duke Alexander's death. This Roman style structure is described as "an extraordinary work of architectural sculpture rather than a building".
Doors Open Day free guided tours will be available on: Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September (CALL 01698 328232 FOR TOUR TIMES).
Unfortunately the Mausoleum is not suitable for disabled visitors.
WC, parking and cafe all at Low Parks Museum. To check out times and locations South Lanarkshire’s Doors Open Days Programme
