Kilmorey Mausoleum

Heritage and Conservation

This unique Egyptian revival mausoleum was built to house the body of the Earl of Kilmorey and his mistress, Priscilla.

Originally constructed in Brompton Cemetery using finely carved pink and grey Scottish granite, it was twice moved, settling finally in St Margaret’s.

Now a Grade II* listed building, Kaner Olette oversaw the specialist repair and reinstatement of cast and wrought iron railings and gates, lost herringbone brick paving, specialist cleaning and levelling of granite slabs. Roof leaks that had plagued the building for many years were also addressed using techniques agreed with Historic England.

Managed by volunteers, the Mausoleum is sometimes open for heritage open day events. As a result of the works the important setting for the structure has been reinstated and enabled it to be removed from Historic England’s ‘At Risk’ Register.