Survey Data

Reg No

22111053


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Architectural, Historical, Social


Original Use

Monument


In Use As

Monument


Date

1925 - 1935


Coordinates

205088, 124733


Date Recorded

28/06/2005


Date Updated

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Description

Freestanding carved limestone memorial to the soldiers of Cahir and surrounding areas who died in First World War, unveiled 1930. Composed of a Celtic cross, with the dates 1914 and 1918 in low relief to recessed roundel in base. Set on square-plan ashlar plinth with inscribed panel. Lower ashlar screen walls flanking to east and west with inscribed stone panels, and having moulded coping. Stone steps to main elevation, with cast-iron bollards and chains. Snecked stone walls with dressed limestone course and stepped plinth to rear. Rubble stone walls to flower beds at east and west.

Appraisal

This sombre war memorial is characteristically adorned with flowers. It is situated in a landmark location and is part of a public space with the backdrop of Cahir Castle. Fine craftsmanship is exhibited in the inscribing of the stone panels.