The Rockingham Mausoleum, Rotherham
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The Rockingham Mausoleum, Wentworth, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England is a cenotaph commemorating Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, who was Prime Minister at the time of his death in 1782. The name by which the memorial is now known is in fact a misnomer, since Charles Watson-Wentworth is buried in York Minster. Eighteenth and nineteenth century sources refer to the edifice simply as "the Monument". ()
Built: 1783 (241 years ago)Height: 90 ftCoordinates: 53°28'6"N, 1°22'43"W
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Rotherham
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Day trips
The Rockingham Mausoleum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Wentworth Woodhouse, Hoober Observatory, Hoober Stand, Scholes Coppice.