O'Connell Monument

Mausoleum in Dublin, Ireland, dating from 1865–1870

Freestanding round tower over crypt, erected 1869, 168 ft (c.50 m) tall over wider circular base containing rectangular-plan crypt and encircled by vaults accessed by sunken channel. Conical stone roof to tower with finial and plain overhanging cornice. Tapering ashlar limestone walling on projecting plinth base; slightly raking leaded roof to crypt. Triangular-headed openings to upper and middle stages, having raked stone lintels and flush sills, one-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows, one-over-one pane to upper stage, two-over-two pane to middle stage, with glazed top-light. Round-headed opening to lower stage having plain stone architrave and timber battened door. Crypt has ashlar granite walling with tapered breakfront entrance spanned by plain entablature. Square-headed entrance portal with tapered slightly projecting monolithic jambs and similar lintel inscribed 'O'Connell', accessed by decorative cast-iron gate. Crypt and circle vaults accessed via sunken channel having remains of cobbled surface, accessed from cemetery via granite steps with granite piers, limestone retaining walls and cast-iron gates; square-headed door openings to vaults having brick reveals and iron doors. Limestone flags to crypt entrance. Interior of mausoleum has vaulted ceiling, plastered walls decorated with hand-painted Celtic motifs and inscription; mosaic flooring with shamrock motif a

Type:
Mausoleum

Period:
1865–1870

Where:
Dublin, Ireland

Coordinates:
53.37°N, 6.28°W

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