Survey Data
Reg No
16303004
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Historical, Social, Technical
Original Use
Monument
In Use As
Monument
Date
1860 - 1870
Coordinates
298187, 214377
Date Recorded
06/08/2003
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding monument, dated 1865, inscribed: "ERECTED/ON THE/COMING OF AGE/OF/THE EARL OF/HILLSBOROUGH/A.D. 1865"; "A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT/FROM THE TENANTRY/ON THE/WICKLOW KILDARE/AND KILKENNY ESTATES/OF THE/MARQUESS OF DOWNSHIRE" and "THE WATER/SUPPLIED AT THE COST OF/A KIND AND GENEROUS/LANDLORD/FOR THE BENEFIT/OF HIS/ATTACHED AND LOYAL TENANTS". The monument comprises of a large square plinth with a tall decorative pinnacle. There is a small water trough to the south east side. The monument is set within the market square directly in front of the market house.
Appraisal
An important and well preserved monument which records the generosity of the former landlord. It adds a special focus to the market square.