Donaghacloney (CoI) parish church, Waringstown (1)
Introduction
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Donaghacloney (CoI) parish church, Waringstown (1)
Image: © Albert Bridge Taken: 7 Aug 2009
The origins and development of the church are quite interesting. The Church of Ireland parish church was originally in nearby Donaghcloney but moved to Waringstown in 1641. In 1681, pursuant to an Act of Parliament, William Waring built a new church in Waringstown. A tower and spire were added in 1748 and a northern transept in 1832. It also includes the bell from the original church in Donaghcloney. The architect for the church, as built in 1681, was James Robb, chief mason of the King's Works in Ireland, who also designed Waringstown House Image Continue to Image
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Image Location
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54.433092
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-6.299624