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Southwell-Ruthven Monument — Glasnevin Cemetery

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Southwell-Ruthven Monument — Glasnevin Cemetery
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Freestanding neo-Classical limestone funerary monument, erected c. 1836. Stepped rectangular granite base with chamfered limestone coping over random rubble foundation. Limestone sarcophagus having projecting swept panelled corner piers, moulded plinth and dentils, laurel wreaths to coping, recessed east and west ends having carved inverted torches, and other sides have raised inscribed plaques. Monument topped by limestone casket on clawed feet, panelled to north and south sides, carved coat of arms with rampant goat and ram (Deed/Shaw) to south side and palm leaves and ribbon to north, bull's heads to east and west faces, and scrolls to corners of lid.

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