1817 – Court House, Derry
Classical courthouse with tetrastyle Ionic portico.
Classical courthouse with tetrastyle Ionic portico.
Designed by Edward Park and supposedly based on the portico design and dimensions of the Temple of Theseus in Athens,
Built in 1820 to replace an older structure, the courthouse is sited next to the former gaol.
This fine limestone building was erected in the late 1820’s and was probably designed by James Pain.
Described in Ordnance Survey of 1833 as “The courthouse is a neat and substantial building,
Originally built around 1785, the courthouse was largely rebuilt in 1820-21 by William Farrell.
Presumed to be the work of William Farrell as it is almost identical to his courthouse in Carrick-on-shannon,
Described by Lewis in 1837 as “The court-house is a handsome building in the Grecian style,
Built as a Court House and jail (bridewell) in 1824-1828 to a design by Cork-based architect George R.
The Court House was probably designed by Joseph Welland,