In the Art Nouveau style. A mausoleum first dedicated to Eme Kraftmeier who died aged 12 dating c1908. Rough hewn granite base with rectangular two-tone stone mausoleum above with barrel-vaulted copper roof.

Exterior: Above the granite base are alternate courses of white and grey stone with carved friezes above to front and sides and copper roof supported on a wide bracket eaves cornice. The front or north side has a central doorcase with round-headed arch with keystone and high quality panelled door with circular light and ornamental ironwork including wings . On each side is a sculptural panel, to left an angel comforting an elderly man in biblical dress. In front of the door are kerbstones and square bases for stone obelisks with ball finials and ball decorations to base. The east side scuptiural panel depicts Jesus with the disciples, mothers and children under trees which include plam trees. The west side frieze depicts Jesus with the heavily laden, including a negro slave in chains. The rear or south side has a circular window with elaborate keystone, frosted glass, three attached pilasters interupting a moulded band, two small copper ventilation holes and end pilasters.

Interior: Not inspected, but other burials or dedications reported.

History: The Kraftmeiers are reported to have returned to Germany by the outbreak of the First World War.(1)

English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.

<1> Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Listing for The Kraftmeier Mausoleum (Unpublished document). SKE11932.