County Derry, Ireland

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Architectures in Derry

The present cathedral of ; Derry (Doire= an oak-wood), was commenced in 1628 and finished in 1633. The cost of the building was defrayed by the Corporation of the city of London, it amounted to some 4000. Built in the perpendicular style, it is interesting as a specimen of the Gothic of that period. In the early portion of last century a new tower and spire were built; a chancel has recently been erected.

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