Survey Data
Reg No
30411413
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Historical, Social
Previous Name
Saint Teresa's Catholic Chapel
Original Use
Mausoleum
In Use As
Mausoleum
Date
1860 - 1865
Coordinates
152068, 209659
Date Recorded
19/10/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Gable-fronted limestone mausoleum, erected 1861 to Daly family. Sunken into ground of graveyard to south of church. Pitched stone flag roof having tooled copings, incorporating tooled Celtic cross to front (south-east) gable. Cut-stone walls. Shouldered-arch doorway to front having quatrefoil piercing, accessed via limestone steps and having inscribed tympanum above with hood-moulding. Mausoleum accessed by flight of limestone steps.
Appraisal
Although simple in form, this mausoleum has been executed with considerable skill and craftsmanship and remains in good condition. Located within the grounds of Saint Theresa's Church and graveyard, it is contextualised by the adjacent Castle Daly country house, as well as its location within the townland of the same name, testament to the social status and wealth of its occupants.