Tomb of William Mackenzie
Tomb of William Mackenzie
Tomb of William Mackenzie
Tomb of William Mackenzie
Tomb of William Mackenzie
Tomb of William Mackenzie

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A pyramid shaped monument to William Mackenzie (1794–1851), one of the leading European civil engineering contractors. It was erected 16 years after his passing.
Title

Tomb of William Mackenzie

Date

1868

Medium

sandstone, granite & bronze

Measurements

H 400 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

L3_MH_S296

Acquisition method

erected by his brother Edward

Work type

Monument

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II* (England and Wales)

Listing date

28/06/52

Access

not accessible

Access note

Clearly visible from Rodney Street, but the only access to the graveyard is through a locked gate.

Inscription description

pyramid door: In the vault beneath lie the remains of William Mackenzie of Newbie, Dumfriesshire, Esquire who died 29th October 1851 aged 57 years. Also, Mary his wife, who died 19th December 1838 aged 48 years and Sarah, his second wife who died 9th December 1867 aged 60 years. This monument was erected by his Brother Edward as a token of love and affection A.D. 1868. The memory of the just is blessed.

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Located at

5–7 Rodney Street, Liverpool

L3 5UZ

Located in the graveyard on the south side of the former St Andrew's Church.