Archbishop Edward McCabe Mausoleum

Mausoleum in Dublin, Ireland, dating from 1885–1890

Freestanding Celtic-Revival granite and limestone mausoleum, erected c. 1886, having cruciform plan with apsidal south end containing sarcophagus of Archbishop Edward McCabe. Pitched scalloped limestone roof having embellished pole-moulded ridge and ringed cross finials; central cross over crossing having Celtic knotwork carving on base flanked by four praying angels on squat columns with cushioned knotwork capitals. Stone gutters on deep corniced eaves having bands of interlaced, geometric and chevron detail over frieze with Latin inscription. Roof canopy carried on open arcade of round-headed openings supported by clustered polished granite columns with Celtic cushion capitals, central clasps and moulded bases; beaded chevron archivolts and carved Celtic interlacing to spandrels; Archbishop's blazon to each apex; chamfered plinth, supported on double bull-nosed stepped limestone base. Interior has barrel-vaulted roof with Celtic carved ribs supported on squat columns with figurative corbels depicting Twelve Apostles; monochrome mosaic flooring with interlacing and medallions depicting Four Evangelists. Central limestone sarcophagus having six engaged polished granite shafts enriched with carving to all elevations; polished granite slab having perimeter inscription bearing carved limestone effigy of Cardinal McCabe with seated angels at head and feet. Inscription to north step

Type:
Mausoleum

Period:
1885–1890

Where:
Dublin, Ireland

Coordinates:
53.37°N, 6.28°W

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