The portico of the Primate's Chapel © Eric Jones cc-by-sa/2.0

H8744 : The portico of the Primate's Chapel

taken 9 years ago, near to Armagh, Northern Ireland

The portico of the Primate's Chapel

This stands to the right of the palace and was built for Archbishop Robinson. Designated a Grade A building it is constructed of Armagh limestone in the form of Ionic temple. Its interior is regarded as one of the best in Ireland.
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Bishop's Palace Demesne

The Demesne, covering some 300 acres of undulating parkland and farmland, was created by Archbishop Richard Robinson, 1st Baron Rokeby, who lived between 1708 and 1794. Robinson wanted Armagh to rival Dublin in its architecture and was responsible for founding such notable buildings as the Armagh County Infirmary, Armagh Prison, the Armagh Public Library and the Armagh Observatory. The centre piece of the demesne was, and remains, the Palace - with its surrounding gardens and outbuilding - which was the residence of the Archbishops of the Church of Ireland from 1770 to 1975. The building now houses the Armagh District Council

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Grid Square: H8744, 138 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Eric Jones (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Wednesday, 1 June, 2016 (more nearby)
Submitted: Saturday, 11 June, 2016
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Public buildings and spaces Religious sites
Subject Location: Irish: H 877 443 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:20.3980N 6:39.0954W
Camera Location: Irish: H 877 443
View Direction: WEST (about 270 degrees)