Also called the Burnt Column, it was charred and cracked by a great fire that ravaged the district in 1770 (the iron hoops help to reinforce the column).
In 1770 there was a fire that charred the Burnt Column.  
mnli hypothesis: In 1770 there was a fire that charred the Burnt Column.   premise: Also called the Burnt Column, it was charred and cracked by a great fire that ravaged the district in 1770 (the iron hoops help to reinforce the column).