1726 – St. Anne’s, Shandon, Cork
St. Anne’s in Shandon is known more for its bells than the structure that houses them, due to the famous song “The Bells of Shandon”
St. Anne’s in Shandon is known more for its bells than the structure that houses them, due to the famous song “The Bells of Shandon”
Built to replace a decaying medieval cathedral, it retained the tower and spire of the old cathedral. Completed in 1738, it was demolished in 1865 to make way for the present cathedral by William Burges.
Equestrian statue of George II, erected 7 July and unveiled 16 July 1761.
The entrance is of rose red brick while the other fronts are of cut sandstone with limestone dressings.
Constructed in the early 1770’s for the Bowen family who owned the house until it was sold by the author Elizabeth Bowen in 1959.
Like many of the large former residences in the area, this fine house boasts an above ground basement. This basement was used for trade,
This is the third gate on this site in the town walls and was completed in 1777.
Originally a Georgian house, of two storeys at the front with a single storey Doric entrance portico, and three storeys at the back.
Large six-bay three-storey over basement country house, built 1788, having central two-bay central breakfront to front (east) elevation. Sadly falling into dereliction after the Newenhams sold its contents and moved into a smaller property.
Designed for Silver Oliver (1736–1798), Irish MP and Privy Counsellor, but unbuilt. “Plans and Elevation of a Villa,