Plaque, The Crimean War Tree

Image: © Kenneth Allen Taken: 17 Sep 2010

The text reads, "The Crimean War Tree was planted by W. F. Barton Esq. J.P., Clonelly, Pettigo, in commemoration of the taking of Sebastopol in 1856. The parapet was erected by his son H. Barton Esq. J.P. in 1895. Edward Barton and many others from the Pettigo area served in the Crimean War. After the capture of Sebastopol the Crimean War was virtually at an end. "On Friday night the 21st September, the little town of Pettigo presented a scene of unusual animation and excitement, that evening having been set apart for rejoicing in honour of the capture of Sevastopol. The preparations were on an extensive scale, as F. W. Barton Esq., of Clonelly had procured a large supply of fireworks from Dublin. At 8 o'clock, Mr Barton, accompanied by his guests heard a salute of 21 guns followed by a most brilliant display of fireworks, such as would not have disgraced the metropolis itself. A crowd of about 2,000 witnessed the splendid occasion." It is located here Image]

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