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William Dargan Monument — Glasnevin Cemetery

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William Dargan Monument — Glasnevin Cemetery
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Freestanding rectangular-plan limestone sarcophagus-type funerary monument, erected 1867 as burial place of William Dargan, celebrated engineer. Sloping limestone base supporting stepped plinth. Sarcophagus has tapered corner pilasters with recessed stippled panels, tulip-leaf cornice and saddleback lid. Profiled raised panel to front (south) face inscribed 'William Dargan Died 7 February 1867 aged 68 years'. Enclosure bounded by decorative cast-iron railings with tall corner piers, latter having fluted tapering finials, supporting wrought-iron rope rails. Located to east of O'Connell Monument.

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