Survey Data
Reg No
50130087
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Historical
Original Use
Grave monument
In Use As
Grave monument
Date
1860 - 1865
Coordinates
314756, 236898
Date Recorded
21/06/2018
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding three-stage granite classical funerary monument, erected 1864 to mark burial place of Barton family. Comprises stepped rectangular base, upper part moulded, supporting tall pedestal with breakfront panels to each face with banded vermiculated rustication and studded frieze beneath moulded cornice; north face has recessed marble inscription panel; upper part of monument comprises tapered plinth with recessed panels to each face, supporting unembellished Celtic cross with central stud to each face of ring, on base with scrolled brackets to each face. Set in Glasnevin Cemetery to east of O'Connell Monument.
Appraisal
A prominent granite funerary monument erected in memory of the Barton family. The monument represents an unusual combination of classical styling, dominated by heavy vermiculated rustication, and Celtic-Revival symbolism in the form of the Celtic cross. It contributes to the stylistic variety of Glasnevin Cemetery, standing among a number of monuments of considerable architectural quality and craftsmanship. Originally known as Prospect Cemetery, the burial ground was opened in 1832 following a successful campaign by Daniel O'Connell, as a civic, non-denominational cemetery. It holds the graves and memorials of over one million people, including many notable citizens.