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Freestanding triangular-plan limestone memorial to soldiers of Royal Irish Regiment who died in Boer War, erected 1910. Set on circular stepped plinth and surrounded by cast-iron railings. Each face has chamfered recess for plaques, with bronze garland over and moulded cornice with frieze having egg-and-dart moulding. Below each plaque is lettering or date in high relief above further chamfered plaque with inscription. Front, south, face has bronze figure sculpture and lettering 'South Africa 1899-1902'. Northwest face has plaque listing those who died of disease and north-east commemorates those killed in action or who died of wounds. Pair of yew trees as backdrop to monument.
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