Saint Patrick's (RC) - Armagh Northern Ireland
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This cathedral has a chequered history with many architects involved. The original building was commenced in 1840 by Thomas Duff of Newry in a 16th century gothic idiom.
Waymark Code: WM39Q1
Location: Ireland
Date Posted: 03/02/2008
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This was stopped due to the Famine. It was started again in 1850 by J.J. McCarthy is his favoured 14th century gothic and completed around 1870.
The exterior of the cathedral has the twin spires on the main front; the exterior has no decoration associated with other cathedrals being built in Ireland at this time. The main external decoration is an arcade of statues over the main doorway as well as a large window. The interior has been altered over the years with the Vatican re-ordering removing much of the original elaborate altars and fittings
Address:
Saint Patrick's Cathedral (Roman Catholic), Cathedral Road, Armagh, Armagh, BT61 8BE
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Date founded or constructed: 1840/05/05
Web site: [Web Link]
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