King Harman Memorial Clock Tower

Constructed in 1878, the King Harman Memorial Clock Tower is located in the centre of the village of Kenagh.

It commemorates Laurence Harman King-Harman, the local landlord, who died three years previous to its construction. You can view the tower from the footpath.

History of the King Harman Memorial Clock Tower

The King Harman Memorial Clock Tower is a striking limestone structure. It was designed by distinguished London-based architect Sir Robert William Edis. Edis later worked at Sandringham House, one of the British royal residences.

The clock was manufactured by John Moore and Sons of Clerkenwell, London.

The head of Laurence Harman King-Harman is in relief on the lower part of the tower, and beneath it is an inscription in which he is described as ‘a good landlord and an upright man’.

Laurence Harman King-Harman

Laurence Harman King-Harman (1816-75) lived at Newcastle House near Ballymahon. He owned the largest estate in County Longford, which consisted of almost 29,000 acres at the time of his death.

The family also had an estate in County Roscommon, with a residence at Rockingham, near Boyle.

Laurence was a resident landlord and a careful estate manager with an interest in improvements. He was succeeded by his son, Col. Edward Robert King-Harman.

Laurence was the brother of Robert, 6th Earl of Kingston.