Saint Mel's Catholic Cathedral
Cathedral in Longford, Ireland, dating from 1840–1893
Freestanding seven-bay Roman Catholic cathedral on cruciform-plan, started c. 1840, having single-bay transepts (east and west) and four-storey clergy accommodation to the rear (north). Also in use as a museum (rear, north). Roof and rainwater goods not visible. Moulded cornice to parapet. Three-stage ashlar limestone Italianate campanile (on octagonal plan) with copper clad dome and lantern over, added c. 1863, having Ionic aedicules, round-headed louvered openings with mask keystones, empty niches flanked by plain pilasters and surmounted by plain entablatures. Hexastyle Ionic portico on raised stepped base with pediment over added to entrance front (south) between 1889 and 1893. Sculpture to pediment depicting St. Patrick consecrating St. Mel. Ashlar coursed limestone walls to main body of cathedral with plain frieze and Doric pilasters to corners. Rusticated ashlar limestone walls below sill level. Round-headed window openings with pediments, limestone surrounds, continuous limestone sills and stained glass windows. Square-headed window openings to rear (north) with moulded entablatures, limestone sills and two-over-two and six-over-six timber sliding sash windows. Tripartite window openings to end bays to rear (north) with pediments over. Three square-headed entrance openings to front elevation (south) and one to south face of transepts with moulded limestone surrounds/arc
- Type:
- Cathedral
- Period:
- 1840–1893
- Where:
- Longford, Ireland
- Coordinates:
- 53.73°N, 7.80°W
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