What is recorded here

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.

An important and well preserved monument which records the generosity of the former landlord. It adds a special focus to the market square.

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