Irish Round Tower - Milford MA
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The Irish Round Tower is a replica of the famous Glendaloungh Tower found in Ireland.
Waymark Code: WMQN30
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/06/2016
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The tower was designed by Reverend Patrick Cuddihy in 1894, to replicate the Irish Round Tower found in Ireland. It is only one of its kind to be found in the United States. It is made of pink granite quarried from the famous Milford Pink Granite quarries. It stands in Saint Mary's cemetery as a symbol of the industry in Milford.
TITLE: Irish Round Tower, (sculpture).
ARTIST(S): Patrick Cuddahy
DATE: 1894
MEDIUM: Granite
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS MA000148
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Saint Mary's Cemetery Milford MA
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The tower is in very good condition considering its age.
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