Sacred/ to the memory of/ Joseph Evans Esq., Belevan/ who founded and endowed in this City/ an Asylum for decayed servants/ and also/ an Orphan House and School./ His benefactions to the Charitable/ Institutions of/ Kilkenny/ were munificent./ He died August 7th 1818/ aged 72 years./ This tablet was erected by his Executors - the Rev. Peter Roe and William Hartford Esq. Motto on scroll LIBERTAS Inscription on limestone This tablet was erected by his Executors/ The Rev. Peter Roe and/ William Hartford Esq.
Mural plaque comprising a black-marble ground onto which is fixed a white-marble inscription table in the form of a stylised portico. The pediment is surmounted by a draped urn from which flames issue. The tympanum contains a wreath in relief. Below the moulded architrave are a pair of stylised trapezoidal pilasters which bear foliage motifs in relief. Below the moulded plinth is a cartouche bearing the arms of Evans.