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Saint Mary's Church (Howth) — Howth Road

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Saint Mary's Church (Howth) — Howth Road
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Detached Gothic style gable-fronted Church of Ireland church, built 1866. Five-bay side elevations to nave, with projecting side aisles. Four-stage tower with spire to north-west corner, and single-bay chancel to east. Hall attached perpendicular to south elevation, c.1990.ROOF: Double pitched with original slates and terracotta ridge tiles. Exposed cast iron gutter and downpipes. WALLS: Rock faced granite laid in random courses with quoin dressed corners and a chamfered plinth. Tower rises to 80ft and is terminated by wrought iron gilt finial. OPENINGS: Pointed circular openings with sandstone surround and stained glass. Pointed profile entrance encasing oak door with decorative iron hinges & door handle. INTERIOR:Nave separated from aisles by a series of pointed arches of red & yellow brick unplastered on polished marble columns with carved capital and moulded bases. There is a stone pulpit of plain design. Stairs leading to organ gallery via tower.

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