1853 – Campanile, Trinity College Dublin
Architect: Sir Charles Lanyon
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Originally intended to be linked to the buildings on either side by an “arcaded screen,”
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Originally intended to be linked to the buildings on either side by an “arcaded screen,”
Built to commemorate the victories of the ‘Iron Duke’ Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, who was born in Dublin,
Sir Philip Crampton was Surgeon-General to the British Army. He was always interested in zoological science and played an active part in founding the Royal Zoological Society of Ireland and was many times its president.
“Our illustration for this number comprises a view of the memorial at present being erected by subscription,