Prior's-Land in Limerick in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Richard Harris in Gladiator

(2000)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

1. Richard Harris in Gladiator (2000) Marker

Inscription. This epic film is a ferocious re‑enactment of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, at the time of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius and subsequent disastrous rule of his son Commodus. This Academy Award winning film, has a star studded cast, and his performance as the Emperor won for Richard Harris high acclaim.

Erected 2007 by Limerick City Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 2000.

Location. 52° 39.805′ N, 8° 37.662′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Prior's-Land. It can be reached from Bedford Row near O'Connell Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Bedford Row, Limerick, Munster V94 X8P2, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Ancient East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the

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British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Richard Harris in The Field (here, next to this marker); Richard Harris playing King Arthur in Camelot (here, next to this marker); Richard Harris in This Sporting Life (here, next to this marker); St. Augustine's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Terry Wogan (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Number 44 O’Connell Street (about 210 meters away); Cuimhneachán 1916 / The 1916 Memorial (about 240 meters away); a different marker also named Cuimhneachán 1916 / The 1916 Memorial (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.

Also see . . . Gladiator (2000 film) (Wikipedia).

Richard Harris as Marcus Aurelius: The elderly emperor of Rome who appoints Maximus to be his successor, with the ultimate aim of returning Rome to a republican form of government. He is murdered by his son Commodus before his wish can be fulfilled.

(Submitted on May 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Richard Harris Statue image. Click for full size.

2007 bronze by Jim Connolly, photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

2. Richard Harris Statue

This statue contains a series of plaques dedicated to works by the late Irish actor. This plaque is located beneath his right foot.

Richard Harris as Marcus Aurelius image. Click for full size.

Bronze bas-relief photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

3. Richard Harris as Marcus Aurelius

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 26 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.