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Title
John Eardley Wilmot monument, Hobart, Tasmania
Subject
Blind arcading, cemetery, cenotaph, Gothic, Hobart, William Porden Kay, Lieutenant-Governor, mausoleum, monument, pointed arch, St David’s Park, Tas, Tasmania, Van Diemen's Land, John Eardley Wilmot.
Description
A monument to Sir John Eardley Wilmot (1783-1847) is situated in St David’s Park (previously a cemetery), Hobart. Wilmot was Lieutenant-Governor of Van Diemen’s Land (ie. Tasmania) between 1843 and 1847 and died of an undiagnosed illness after being removed from office. The multi-tiered cenotaph, sometimes referred to as a mausoleum, was raised by public subscription in 1850 and placed over his remains. It was designed by William Porden Kay (1809-1870). It is in the Gothic style and features the pointed arches, blind arcading, and elaborate stonework often associated with ecclesiastical architecture.
Creator
McLeod, Shane
Date
October 6, 2012
Rights
No Copyright
Format
Digital Photograph
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Original Format
Digital Photograph; JPEG