Browne-Clayton Monument

The Browne-Clayton Monument is a 28.75-metre (94 ft 4 in) column of the Corinthian order on a square pedestal base built in the 19th century in Leinster, Ireland.

[1] It was built of Mount Leinster granite and contains an internal staircase leading to the capital, from which an impressive view of the surrounding countryside can be obtained.

The design replicates the monument known as Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria, Egypt, which is approximately six feet lower in height.

[2] The monument was built by General Robert Browne-Clayton of Carrigbyrne in commemoration of Sir Ralph Abercromby, who was his commanding officer with whom he fought and was victorious in the Egyptian battles in 1801 against Napoleon during the French campaign in Egypt and Syria.

The Trust consists of representatives from the Wexford County Council, the World Monuments Fund in Britain, and An Taisce.