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Architecture of Armagh

28 September 2009
1827 – Shambles Market, Armagh, Co. Armagh

1827 – Shambles Market, Armagh, Co. Armagh

Architect: Francis Johnston Market yards designed for the sale of hay, animals and other agricultural products, the clocktower and wall along the eastern side of the site was designed by Francis Johnston in...

14 October 2012
1829 – Drumbanagher House, Poyntzpass, Co. Armagh

1829 – Drumbanagher House, Poyntzpass, Co. Armagh

Architect: William Playfair Drumbanagher House was a very large, Italianate mansion by William Playfair built for Lieutenant-Colonel Maxwell Close, who was the brother-in-law of 1st Lord Lurgan. Described as being “one of his...

28 September 2009
1830 – Charlemont Place, Armagh, Co. Armagh

1830 – Charlemont Place, Armagh, Co. Armagh

Architect: William Murray Alongside the Mall, where there are several fine terraces of house, Charlemont Place stands out. Set back from the streetline of the other houses, Charlemont Place is large terrace of...

28 September 2009
1832 – St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh

1832 – St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh

Architects: Lewis Cottingham / Thomas Drew The present Anglican cathedral in the city is mostly a 19th century restoration of the 13th century shell and is sited on a hill in the centre...

28 September 2009
1834 – County Museum, Armagh, Co. Armagh

1834 – County Museum, Armagh, Co. Armagh

Architect: William Murray Now housing the County Museum, this small pedimented building with twin entrances on either side was originally built as a small meeting house. Cleanly detailed with tall thin roundheaded windows.

28 September 2009
1837 – Scotch Church, Armagh, Co. Armagh

1837 – Scotch Church, Armagh, Co. Armagh

A simple church with a plain and shallow Palladian façade with a central doorway. The interior features a curving carved balcony. Fine ironwork gates and piers.

29 September 2012
1837 – Tandragee Castle, Tanderagee, Co. Armagh

1837 – Tandragee Castle, Tanderagee, Co. Armagh

Country houses become hotels and guest houses, this one became a crisp factory. Built around 1837 for the 6th Duke of Manchester as the family’s Irish home.The castle has a strong tower at...

28 September 2009
1838 – Savings Bank, Armagh, Co. Armagh

1838 – Savings Bank, Armagh, Co. Armagh

Architect: William Murray Fine classical Savings Bank building on a prominant site close to the Mall. Well proportioned and in good condition, it is now for sale following some bank mergers and branch...

01 December 2011
1840 – Design for St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh

1840 – Design for St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh

Architect: Thomas Duff St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, as designed by Thomas J. Duff of Newry, c. 1840. Published in John Gallogly: The History of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, M. H. Gill & Son,...