St. Werburgh's Church, Dublin
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This article is about the church in Dublin, Ireland. For other churches with the name St Werburgh's, see St Werburgh's Church.
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St Werburgh's Church, Dublin | |
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Location | Werburgh Street, Dublin |
Country | Republic of Ireland |
Denomination | Church of Ireland |
History | |
Founded | 1178 |
Founder(s) | Men of Bristol |
Dedication | St. Werburgh |
Past bishop(s) | Henry de Loundres, James Ussher |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Thomas Burgh (1719), Joseph Jarratt (1759) |
Architectural type | Italianate classicism |
Specifications | |
Length | (interior) 80 feet (24.4 m) |
Width | (interior) 52 feet (15.8 m) |
Administration | |
Province | Province of Dublin |
Diocese | Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough |
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St. Werburgh's Church is a Church of Ireland church building in Dublin, Ireland. The original church on this site was built in 1178, shortly after the arrival of the Anglo-Normans in the town. It was named after St. Werburgh, abbess of Ely and patron saint of Chester. The current building was constructed in 1719. It is located in Werburgh Street, close to Dublin Castle.