Darnley Mausoleum
| Darnley Mausoleum | |
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Interactive map of the Darnley Mausoleum area | |
| General information | |
| Type | Mausoleum |
| Architectural style | Grand classical temple, using Roman Doric order, |
| Location | Cobham Woods, Kent |
| Construction started | 1786 |
| Completed | 1808 |
| Renovated | 2013 |
| Client | 4th Earl of Darnley of Cobham Hall |
| Owner | National Trust |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Portland stone |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | James Wyatt |
| Designations | Grade I listed |
| Renovating team | |
| Architect | James Wraight |
| Renovating firm | Purcell Miller Tritton |
| Awards and prizes | 2010 Kent Design Award in the Conservation & Craftsmanship Category and also the Project of the Year award |
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The Darnley Mausoleum, or Cobham Mausoleum as it is often now referred to, is a Grade I Listed building, now owned by the National Trust and situated in Cobham Woods, Kent (OS grid ref: TQ694684). It was designed by James Wyatt for the 4th Earl of Darnley of Cobham Hall according to detailed instructions in the will of the 3rd Earl of Darnley. It was never used for interments. The woodland is part of the parkland laid out by Humphry Repton, and is 1.6 km from the North Downs Way.