
What is recorded here
Freestanding monument, unveiled 1887, on a square plan on cut-granite stepped base. Set in relandscaped grounds shared with Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception.
A monument 'unveiled by the Most Reverend James Browne [1842-1917] Bishop of Ferns' commemorating Reverend James Canon Roche (1801-83) 'the founder of the Church of the Immaculate Conception and its twin sister the Church of the Assumption' (cf. 15505043). NOTE: Variously attributed to Terence Farrell (1798-1876) of Dublin (Strickland 1913, 339) or Sir Thomas Farrell (1827-1900) of Dublin (English 1958, 129).
This does not grant access. Most recorded buildings are privately owned; view them only from public ground unless the owner allows entry.
Places near here
Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conceptionchurch/chapel · 44 yd
Ashgold Househouse · 79 yd
Field boundary in Townparks (st. Peter's Par.) (part of )Field boundary · 234 yd
Halla KennyMemorial · 293 yd
Three Sisters River CruisesHeritage attraction · 352 yd
St. Margarets WellHoly well · 435 yd
Castle (in ruinis)Castle, tower house · 2.0 mi
Douglas-firDouglas-fir · 3.5 miOther information
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