The Cabbage Garden, Dublin, Park and cemetery in Dublin, Ireland
Description
The Cabbage Garden is a park and cemetery near Upper Kevin Street in Dublin, combining historical gravestones with maintained green spaces. The site spans about 0.56 hectares and functions as both a burial ground and a public recreational area.
History
The land originally served as a vegetable garden before being converted into a burial ground in 1666 for the parish of St Nicholas Without. This transformation occurred during a period of significant change in Dublin's development.
Culture
The burial ground holds graves of French Huguenot families and members of the La Touche banking dynasty, reflecting the religious diversity that shaped Dublin. These tombs tell the story of communities who made their home in the city.
Practical
Access is available through Cathedral Lane, where visitors can find well-maintained green spaces alongside historical burial markers. It is helpful to visit during daylight hours to better read inscriptions and observe details on the older monuments.
Did you know?
A gravestone from 1703 marks the final resting place of John Paine and is the oldest surviving monument at the site. This tomb serves as a significant anchor for the cemetery's history and often catches visitors' attention.
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