Englishtown in Limerick in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

The Sexten Family Vault

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

1. The Sexten Family Vault Marker

Inscription. This vault, dating from 1753, is the resting place of the eminent Sexten family, descendants of Edmond Sexten, author and Mayor of Limerick, and a friend and confidant of King Henry VIII. The vault is decorated with ornate carvings depicting a monster (a hydra) symbolising the conflicts of life, and a pelican feeding her young with blood from her breast, both symbolic of Christ’s sacrifice for humankind and of resurrection.

Erected by St. Mary's Cathedral. (Marker Number 1.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1753.

Location. 52° 40.078′ N, 8° 37.407′ W. Marker is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Englishtown. It can be reached from Bridge Street west of Nicholas Street, on the left when traveling east. This marker is located in the graveyard on the grounds of St. Mary's Cathedral. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 Bridge St, Limerick, Munster V94 AKN3, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Ancient East.

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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 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: Maidenhair Fern (here, next to this marker); Katie (Cis) Smyth (here, next to this marker); St. Mary’s Cathedral (here, next to this marker); The Barrington Vault (a few steps from this marker); The Graveyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Saint Mary's Cathedral, Limerick (within shouting distance of this marker); The West Door (within shouting distance of this marker); Willow Sculpture (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.

Also see . . . Edmund Sexten (Ask About Ireland).

Edmund Sexten (1486-1555) was one of the most significant, controversial and forceful figures in the history of Limerick City. His descendants are the Perys, Earls of Limerick, who played a very important role in Limerick for nearly
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

2. The Sexten Family Vault Marker
The entrance to the Sexten family vault.
300 years.

(Submitted on May 23, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.