1747 – Phoenix Monument, Phoenix Park, Dublin
A Corinthian column with a Phoenix rising from the ashes at its pinnacle. It was erected by Lord Chesterfield in 1747.
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1775 – King José I Monument, Lisbon
Architect: Machado de Castro
1809 – Dawson Monument, Rockcorry, Co. Monaghan
Architect: James Wyatt
An obelisk-style monument, situated between Cootehill and Rockcorry, this was erected by local electors in honour of the 18th century MP Richard Dawson of nearby Dartrey.
1821 – Memorial of Kings Visit to Ireland, Dun Laoghaire
The town was officially renamed Kingstown in 1821 in honour of a visit by the British King George IV, but reverted to its ancient Irish name by resolution of the town council in 1921.
1823 – Melville Monument, Edinburgh
Architect: William Burn
Built in 1823, the Melville Monument is a 41 metre high tribute to Henry Dundas, Viscount Melville.
1829 – National Monument, Calton Hill, Edinburgh
Architect: Charles Robert Cockerell
The National Monument was built as an act of deliberate folly and contrary to popular lore was not the result of lack of funds.
1846 – Scott Memorial, Edinburgh
Architect: George Kemp
The Scott Monument was built between 1840-46 as a memorial to the writer Sir Walter Scott (1771 –
1857 – Dawson Monument, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
Architect: William Barre
The Dawson Monument was built to commemorate Captain Vesey Dawson – a local landowner who died at the battle of Inkerman in 1854.
1860 – de Vesci Memorial, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois
Architect: J.S. Butler
A robust and rustic obelisk in the middle of the market square dedicated to the 2nd Viscount de Vesci.
1860 – Wallace Monument, Stirling, Scotland
Architect: J.T. Rochead
