Survey Data
Reg No
30409522
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Archaeological, Artistic, Historical
Original Use
Monument
In Use As
Monument
Date
1710 - 1715
Coordinates
144087, 221818
Date Recorded
01/10/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding square-profile rubble stone monument, dated 1712, in memory of John Lynch Fitz[…], having carved limestone inscribed plaque recessed into south face. Set inside gateway to Lavally House, his former residence.
Appraisal
This interesting monument is of Leacht Cuimhne type, i.e. a memorial. It is one of a distinctive group in County Galway and one of a small group in the district. Typically it has an inscribed plaque in English set into a rubble stone plinth.