Built on the site of St. Patrick’s 5th-century church, Armagh’s Anglican cathedral dates from the 13th century, although much of the current square-towered brown stone church was built in the 1830s. Inside the church are the remains of an 11th-century Celtic cross, and a strange granite carved figure known as the Tandragee Idol, which dates from the Iron Age. A stone slab on the exterior wall of the north transept marks the spot where Brian Boru, the high king of Ireland who died in the last great battle with the Vikings in 1014, is buried.
County Armagh› Attraction
St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral
43 Abbey St, Armagh, Co. Armagh
Our Rating
Hours
Apr–Oct daily 9am–5pm; Nov–Mar daily 9am–4pm.
Phone
028/3752-3142
Prices
Admission £3 adults; £2 seniors and students; children free
Web site
St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral
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43 Abbey St, Armagh, Co. Armagh County ArmaghNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.