Le Poer Tower

Monument in Waterford, Ireland, dating from 1780–1790

Freestanding monument, dated 1785, on a circular plan. Coursed rough cut rubble stone battered walls on overgrown plinth with inscribed cut-limestone plaque ("1785"). Round-headed door opening with rough cut rubble stone block-and-start surround having bull nose-detailed reveals framing sheet steel door. Square-headed openings (upper stages) with rough cut rubble stone surrounds including rough cut rubble stone lintels. Interior with cut-granite spiral staircase. Set in wood on an elevated site.

Type:
Monument

Period:
1780–1790

Where:
Waterford, Ireland

Coordinates:
52.31°N, 7.35°W

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