Memorial Round Tower on site of Caslte

Located on a high promontory overlooking the NW-SE River Slaney at a narrow point (Wth c. 100m) before it enters the inner harbour of Wexford. An imitation round tower (H c. 16.5m) made of shale was erected in 1857-8 to commemorate the Wexford dead in the Crimean War (1854-56). It is within the ringwork (WX037-028002-). (Bennett 1989) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wexford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1996). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload/revision: 14 December, 2012