1861 – Christ Church, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Architect: Joseph Welland

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Aan impressive church built in the ‘Modern English style’ to designs prepared by Joseph Welland on a site originally donated by Stephen Ram of nearby Ramsfort House. The church possibly incorporates part of earlier Board of First Fruits Church of Ireland church from 1819. The interior has a fine Caen stone pulpit in memory of Lt. Gen. Guise, from 1895 by Charles W. Harrison; and two stained glasswindows: St Stephen; SS Luke & Martin of Tours by Harry Clarke from 1922-23.

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Clerkin, Paul (2013, March 18). *1861 – Christ Church, Gorey, Co. Wexford*. Archiseek.com. https://www.archiseek.com/christ-church-gorey-co-wexford/ (Updated 2024, January 5)
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Clerkin, Paul. "1861 – Christ Church, Gorey, Co. Wexford." *Archiseek.com*, 18 Mar. 2013, https://www.archiseek.com/christ-church-gorey-co-wexford/. Updated 5 Jan. 2024.

Published March 18, 2013 | Last Updated January 5, 2024

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