Christchurch Cathedral (Dublin) - Synod Hall overhead corridor (late 19th century)
West end of Christchurch Cathedral and the 19th century overhead corridor linking it to the Synod Hall which now houses the Dublinia, a permanent exhibition about Viking and medieval Dublin. This view shows the northern aspect of the buildings. The Synod Hall and linking corridor was designed by the architect George Edmund Street during the 1880’s and built on the site of St. Michael’s Church.
Christchurch is Ireland’s oldest cathedral whose history goes back to Viking times when it was founded by King Sitric Silkenbeard of Dublin c.1028. Unfortunately, what medieval structures remained were largely destroyed during the late 19th century “restorations”. The main tower was largely rebuilt during this period too. However, the Victorian architect made an attempt to retain the medieval Gothic style through the use of reproduction tilework, medieval style stone carvings and keeping to the basic layout and form of the overall structure
.
References:
www.christchurchdublin.ie/Home.htm (Christchurch Cathedral website).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_Church_Cathedral,_Dublin
Christchurch Cathedral (Dublin) - Synod Hall overhead corridor (late 19th century)
West end of Christchurch Cathedral and the 19th century overhead corridor linking it to the Synod Hall which now houses the Dublinia, a permanent exhibition about Viking and medieval Dublin. This view shows the northern aspect of the buildings. The Synod Hall and linking corridor was designed by the architect George Edmund Street during the 1880’s and built on the site of St. Michael’s Church.
Christchurch is Ireland’s oldest cathedral whose history goes back to Viking times when it was founded by King Sitric Silkenbeard of Dublin c.1028. Unfortunately, what medieval structures remained were largely destroyed during the late 19th century “restorations”. The main tower was largely rebuilt during this period too. However, the Victorian architect made an attempt to retain the medieval Gothic style through the use of reproduction tilework, medieval style stone carvings and keeping to the basic layout and form of the overall structure
.
References:
www.christchurchdublin.ie/Home.htm (Christchurch Cathedral website).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_Church_Cathedral,_Dublin