Hoppers Mausoleum-Shotley,Northumberland.
N 54° 53.495 W 001° 55.845
30U E 568581 N 6083250
Hoppers Mausoleum stands in the churchyard of the remote St.Andrews church.
The church stands at 960 feet high on the remote Grey Mare Hill,and a walk along a public footpath will lead you from the road to this lonely but stunning location.
Waymark Code: WM5J8V
Location: North East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/12/2009
Views: 19
The church of St.Andrews is no longer in use for services but is open and in the care of The Churches Conservation Trust, as is the mausoleum.
The elaborate domed mausoleum was built in 1752 by Humphery Hopper in memory of his wife Joan,the Hoppers came from Scotland and the inscription records the presence of Nicholas Hopper here in 1573.
The church and mausoleum can be reached from the town of Corbridge travelling South on the A68,a public footpath sign points the way when the hill is reached.
Visiting Hours/Restrictions:
The church grounds are always open.
Address:
St. Andrews churchyard,Grey Mare Hill.
Shotley.
Durham, Northumberland. England
DU8 9SJ
Website: [Web Link]
History: Not listed
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