Survey Data

Reg No

31817013


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Artistic, Historical, Social


Original Use

Monument


In Use As

Monument


Date

1895 - 1905


Coordinates

187454, 264549


Date Recorded

13/08/2003


Date Updated

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Description

Freestanding limestone monument, erected c.1900, in memory of Luke Patrick Hayden MP, former Chairman of the Board of Town Commissioners. Comprised of stepped cut limestone base, tapering pedestal with inscription to south face, supporting ashlar squared-profile tapered obelisk.

Appraisal

Erected by the friends and admirers of Luke Patrick Hayden M.P., this monument, which is prominently located within the square at the heart of Roscommon town, is of historical significance to the area. The finely-executed obelisk-like design of this landmark is of artistic significance.