Johnstone Mausoleum (Clackmannanshire)
The Johnstone Mausoleum is a mausoleum in the Scottish town of Alva in the Council Area of Clackmannanshire . In 1972 the building was included in the Scottish monument lists, initially in category B and then upgraded to the highest category A in 1994.
history
John Johnstone (1734–1795) acquired the lands from James Erskine, Lord Alva in 1775 . In the late 1780s, Johnstone commissioned two mausoleums. One in Dumfries and Galloway , which was intended for his father, James Johnstone, 4th Baronet , and one in Alva, which was to be his resting place and that of his wife († 1776). The brothers Robert and James Adam were commissioned with the design as architects . For this reason, both mausoleums show numerous similarities. The mausoleum in Alva was completed in 1790. In addition to the builder, other family members were later buried in the building. For this reason, the building was expanded during the 19th century.
description
The mausoleum is located at the highest point in the cemetery of the parish church of Alva in the northeast of the city. Stylistically it shows characteristics of the Greco-Roman architecture. The building has a square floor plan and is made of ashlar. The entrance portal closes with a column-supported architrave . The shafts of the columns are made in the Greek style, while the capitals have Roman details. Both side surfaces are crowned by triangular gables above arched recesses. A monastery vault forms the ceiling of the building.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ^ Entry in the Gazetteer for Scotland
- ^ Information from the Clackmannanshire Council
Web links
- Entry on Johnstone Mausoleum in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 56 ° 9 '20.1 " N , 3 ° 47' 32.1" W.