Cathedral of St Mary and St Boniface, Plymouth, England - Cathedrals on Waymarking.com

On 20th February 1856, Bishop Vaughan bought a portion of “Fivefields” on Eldad Hill at the then town’s outskirts. Mr. Edmund Bastard promised £1000 and a successful appeal was launched to raise the rest of the money throughout the diocese and country. The Hansom Brothers, Joseph and Charles (of “Hansom Cab” fame) became the architects and Mr. Roberts of Stonehouse the builder. His tender came to £3904 and was accepted on 22nd May 1856. Work started 22nd June. There were construction problems including subsidence caused by an English Naval Officer firing new heavy Turkish Man-of-War guns in Plymouth Sound. The Bishop’s house was constructed and the clergy moved in on the 23rd September 1857. The Cathedral was opened at the Feast of the annunciation on 25th March 1858. The Te Deum was sung at the close of the ceremony.

Address: Plymouth Catholic Cathedral 45 Cecil Street1 5HW Plymouth, Devon United Kingdom PL1 5HW Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic Date founded or constructed: 1858/03/25 Web site: [Web Link]

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