Johnstone Mausoleum, Westerkirk Old Cemetery, Dumfries and Galloway
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The Johnstone Mausoleum was designed by Robert Adams for John Johnstone of Alva in 1790.
Waymark Code: WM9V5W
Location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/30/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member scrambler390
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The mausoleum is a fine example in Renaissance Europe of the use of the Greek Doric Order in a building. It actually contains his father Sir James Johnstone of Westerhall (1726-94). The mausoleum is built in ashlar, with a prominent lead covered dome. The front features two pairs of columns supporting a pediment and frieze decorated with ox-skulls. The building was restored by Solway Heritage in 1998. It is gated shut but the cemetery is open.

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History:
Johnstone Mausoleum, built in 1790 by Robert Adam. It is a droved ashlar Greek cross with very short arms projecting from the domed square centre.

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Address:
Bentpath Old Cemetery
Bentpath, Dumfries and Galloway Scotland
DG13 0NH

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