Survey Data
Reg No
20907719
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Historical, Social
Original Use
Monument
In Use As
Monument
Date
1965 - 1970
Coordinates
197054, 71744
Date Recorded
14/09/2007
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding carved limestone monument, erected 1967, comprising high cross with interlace patterning on tall square-profile plinth and base. Carved heads to north elevation of base and incised Gaelic lettering to north and west elevations of base. Cast-iron railings set in cut limestone plinth forming boundary.
Appraisal
Monument commemorating, among others, Michael O'Brien of Ladysbridge, William Allen and Michael Larkin, collectively known as the Manchester Martyrs following their execution in Manchester in 1867 following the killing of a policeman, one Police Sergeant Brett, during the getaway of Fenian leaders Thomas Kelly and Timothy Deasy from a prison van. The naïve portraiture is in contrast to the confident and competent stone carving and lettering. Adds artistic and historic interest to the village of Ladysbridge.