| St. Patrick's Church, Coleraine | |
|---|---|
 Coleraine St Patrick's Church in 2014 | |
| Denomination | Anglican (Church of Ireland) |
| Website | https://stpats.co.uk/ |
| History | |
| Founder(s) | St. Patrick |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Connor |
St. Patrick's Church is a Church of Ireland parish church within the Diocese of Connor. Located in the town of Coleraine, it is protected as a Grade B+ listed building.
History
St. Patrick’s Church is said to have been established by St. Patrick, after a local chieftain offered him a site for a church on the north bank of the River Bann in the 5th century. Patrick is said to have chosen a spot covered in ferns, giving rise to the name Cuil Raithin (or 'ferny retreat') which became the name of the town of Coleraine. A church is known to have existed on the site from at least the medieval period.
Architecture
The building was remodelled in a Victorian Gothic Revival style with elements of detailing which include some examples of Celtic Revival devices, such as the application of shamrock motifs, by architect Sir Thomas Drew between 1883 and 1885.
References
- "Coleraine". The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor. 2025-01-25. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
- ^ "Gov.uk - Department for Communities - Historic Building Details". apps.communities-ni.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
- Sturdy, D. J. (David J. ) (1984). St. Patrick's Church, Coleraine, 1884-1984 : its development and role in the community /. The Author.
- Henry, Sam (1941). The story of St. Patrick's Church, Coleraine: its history, heraldry, sculptured stones, stained glass, old families and alliances, architecture and traditions. National Library of Ireland: The Coleraine Chronicle Co. Ltd.
- Rowan, Alistair (1979). "The Buildings of Ireland: North West Ulster". www.abebooks.co.uk. p. 204. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
- "1885 – St. Patrick's Church, Coleraine, Co. Derry | Architecture @ Archiseek.com". 2016-08-04. Retrieved 2025-01-16.