Browne-Clayton Monument

The Browne-Clayton Monument is a granite column on Carrigadaggan Hill topped with a Corinthian capital and set on a square base. An internal staircase runs up through the structure, allowing access to the viewing point at the top.

General Robert Browne-Clayton built this monument in 1839 to honor Sir Ralph Abercromby, who died in 1801 during Egypt's campaign against Napoleon. The structure served as a memorial to both the military action and the connection between the two men.

The structure represents an architectural connection between Ireland and ancient Egypt, replicating the design of a Roman victory column in Alexandria.

The site is easily accessible from the N25 road between Wexford and New Ross, with a clear footpath from the road. The location sits on an open hillside, so weather can change quickly and you should dress accordingly.

This monument is the only Corinthian column worldwide with a complete internal staircase that takes visitors all the way to the top. This unusual feature allows people to experience the surrounding countryside from a height that cannot be reached on similar structures elsewhere.

Location: County Wexford

GPS coordinates: 52.35986,-6.80485

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:07