Browne-Clayton Column

Monument in Wexford, Ireland, dating from 1835–1845

Freestanding "Triumphal Column", built 1839-41, on a circular plan on pedestal on a square plan. Damaged, 1994. Restored, 2002-3. Lichen-spotted granite ashlar walls (pedestal) on cut-granite "Cyma Recta" or "Cyma Reversa" cushion course on cut-granite plinth with lichen-spotted cut-granite "Cavetto" stringcourse; part repointed lichen-spotted granite ashlar walls (shaft) on moulded "Apophyge" on lichen-spotted granite ashlar base with repointed carved cut-granite capital having lead-covered coping. Square-headed door opening (pedestal) with lichen-spotted cut-granite lintel framing replacement mild steel gate. Limewashed interior retaining cantilevered cut-granite helical staircase. Set on gorse-covered outcrop.

Type:

Monument

Period:

1835–1845

Where:

Wexford, Ireland

Coordinates:

52.36°N, 6.80°W

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