Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin

St Patricks Cathedral Dublin

The St. Patrick’s Cathedral Dublin or The National Cathedral and Collegiate Church of Saint Patrick was completed in 1192 by John Comyn, as part of a complex of buildings that included that seat of the Archbishop. As a political tool for England’s conquest of Ireland, the cathedral was often damaged and rebuilt in fierce civil wars. At one point Edward the 6th contemptuously used the built as stable for his horses. The cathedral is not the seat of the Bishop today, but was proclaimed the National Cathedral in 1870.

Little remains of the original work other than the Baptistery. The 19th century restoration by Henry, Mullens and M-Mahon took great care to retain the original Gothic appearance. Construction in Early English Gothic style took place in 1225 under King Henry III, and the nave and tower rebuilt in 1362.

The tower makes it the tallest cathedral in Ireland, at 120 feet. The knights of St. Patrick have stalls and banners displayed.

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