Peers Memorial, Ruthin

Peers Memorial is in St Peter's Square, Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales.

[1] The memorial stands on the site of a previous town hall, which was built in 1663 and demolished in 1863.

[2] It was constructed in 1883 to commemorate Joseph Peers JP during his lifetime, and was designed by the Chester architect John Douglas.

[1] The structure consists of a combined clock tower, horse trough and drinking fountain that incorporates Jacobean motifs.

At each corner is a buttress which includes a panel, and is surmounted by a pinnacle with a finial.

Photograph of St Peter's Square by John Thomas , c. 1875