1827 – Meetinghouse, Fisherwick Place, Belfast, Co. Antrim
Opened 20 Sep 1827. Demolished to make way for Presbyterian Assembly building. Described in The Dublin Penny Journal,
Opened 20 Sep 1827. Demolished to make way for Presbyterian Assembly building. Described in The Dublin Penny Journal,
In 1827, a new parish church, officially titled ‘New Whitechurch’, was consecrated, blessed and opened for public worship by the Archbishop of Dublin.
Constructed by the Fishmongers Company London who owned the land around Ballykelly for the local populace after they discovered the poor condition of the existing church.
Unusually built in a Gothic Revival style (Presbyterians tended to favour classical designs at this time),
Designed by Richard Richards, an architect and builder from Roscommon, to the usual Board of First Fruits plan.
Built in 1827 on the site of the original St Munchin’s church replacing a medieval church.
Also known as Holy Trinity Church. Originally constructed in 1720 to a design by John Coltsman.
On the highest point in the town, the Church of Ireland has a fine, if short, tower and spire.
The present church was built in the years 1827-28 during the ministry of the Rev. Hamilton Dobbin. The foundation stone was laid by the local landowner Lord Brownlow.
Described in The Dublin Penny Journal, Views in Belfast (1833), as “Is raised on framed foundations.
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