Survey Data
Reg No
50130083
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Social, Technical
Original Use
Water pump
Date
1865 - 1875
Coordinates
314725, 236887
Date Recorded
21/06/2018
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding cast-iron water hydrant, installed c. 1870 as one of pair. Cylindrical fluted shaft, fluted domed cap with acorn finial, moulded cornice; lion's head water spout to front face above shield and banner (illegible); and with moulded base. Located southwest of O'Connell Monument in Glasnevin Cemetery.
Appraisal
One of a pair of water hydrants (see also 50130083) erected to provide a source of water for the upkeep of grave memorials. It is thus of social and technical significance, located on the perimeter of the ambulatory vaults that encircle the O'Connell Monument, close to the main Finglas Road entrance to Glasnevin Cemetery. It is a good example of mass-produced functional cast-iron street furniture made in the closing decades of the nineteenth century, and incorporates a high level of artistic detailing.