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Wardlaw Mausoleum, the burial place of the Lovat Frasers, was erected in 1634 on the gable end of the medieval Wardlaw Parish Church. Built by William Ross, Master Mason, its notable features include a monument to Thomas 11th Lord Lovat and Buckle Quoins on the east wall at the belfry which is dated 1722. There are also 6 lead coffins in the crypt, including one until recently thought to belong to Simon 12th Lord Lovat, ‘The Old Fox’, beheaded in London after the Jacobite Rebellion in 1745.
The mausoleum was renovated by the locally-formed Wardlaw Mausoleum Trust with funding from Historic Scotland and the Heritage Lottery Fund in 1998. During the works a fine quatrefoil window, thought to have been dedicated by Euphemia Fraser in 1341, was exposed in the west gable. Wheelchair access to church pushing across grass. MHG39898.
Suggested donation £3. Children with adults welcome.
Wardlaw Mausoleum Trust. Phone 01463 831742
Email erik.lundberg@btinternet.com
wardlawmausoleum.com
