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Hayden Monument

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Hayden Monument
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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.
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.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 31817013

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  • Gordon Hatton, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • AmandaMcCrann, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.cruiselinehistory.com
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.thejournal.ie
  • Irishrover1980, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.flickr.com
  • Golfing in Ireland; photographer not stated, Source publisher
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