Fresh tales required for long-standing column (5)
I believe the answer is:
stela
'for long-standing column' is the definition.
(type of ancient architectural feature)
'fresh tales' is the wordplay.
'fresh' indicates an anagram.
'tales' anagrammed gives 'STELA'.
'required' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for stela that I've seen before include "Upright stone slab" , "Stone tablet" , "People having digs" , "Standing stone" , "Ancient column" .)