Stephenson mausoleum, Kilbride, County Antrim

The Follies Trust is delighted that Newtownabbey Borough Council has restored this fine mausoleum. It resembles a mini Taj Mahal and is built of Tardree Rhyolite which resembles granite. Thirteen members of the Stephenson family are buried here in this structure erected in 1837 at a cost of £300. One family member was a Superintending Surgeon based in Madras which is probably why this mausoleum has an exotic Indian flavour.

In 2012 several pinnacles were missing and the stonework and cast-iron door to the mausoleum were in need of repair.

The Follies Trust encouraged the Local Authority to undertake the work and provided advice and guidance prior to commencement of the project.