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'98 Memorial

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Photograph at the '98 Memorial war memorial
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This memorial marks a significant historical gathering point for Irish insurgents. It commemorates the assembly of the United Irish forces, led by Beauchamp Bagenal Harvey, in June 1798. This location, known as Campfield or The Oak Grove, served as a staging area for a pivotal moment in Irish history. The memorial ensures that the historical importance of this gathering remains recognised, detailing the precise date and purpose of the assembly before a significant conflict.

The memorial recalls events from the 1798 Irish Rebellion, a period of widespread insurrection against British rule. This uprising was marked by several key engagements, including the referenced Battle of New Ross. Such memorials are common across Ireland, documenting the various locations and actions associated with the struggle for independence. They serve to record specific, localised events that formed part of a broader national movement, providing tangible links to the historical landscape.

The '98 Memorial is located at Campfield in Ireland. Visitors can find the memorial in what was historically known as The Oak Grove. This site marks a specific historical event and is accessible for public viewing. It provides a focal point for understanding the local connection to the 1798 Rebellion, inviting respectful contemplation of the historical events that occurred there.

Inscription

“Campfield In this field, also known as The Oak Grove the United Irish Insurgents under the command of Beauchamp Bagenal Harvey assembled on the 4th of June 1798 to prepare for the Battle of New Ross.”
Transcribed from the war memorial at Location details from OpenStreetMap.

Background

Campfield In this field, also known as The Oak Grove the United Irish Insurgents under the command of Beauchamp Bagenal Harvey assembled on the 4th of June 1798 to prepare for the Battle of New Ross.

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Data sources

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  • Open Plaques, dedicated to the public domain (CC0). See openplaques.org.
  • Wikidata, available under the CC0 1.0 Universal dedication.
  • © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.
  • Historic England, National Heritage List for England, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. War memorial records are drawn from open community datasets (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, NHLE) - never from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which is excluded.

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