The Irish Builder

Windele Monument

John Windele's grave in St. Joseph's cemetery, formerly by the Botanic Gardens, in Cork is marked by a Celtic cross designed by Richard Rolt Brash and executed by Patrick Scannell.

Corresponding article from the Irish Builder

Windele (1801-1865) was a keen antiquarian and historian. His book Historical and descriptive notices of the city of Cork and its vicinity  first published in 1839 is one of the best books on 19 th century Cork.