St. Werburgh's Church, Dublin

53°20′33″N 6°16′11″W / 53.34250°N 6.26972°W / 53.34250; -6.26972

St Werburgh's Church, Dublin
St Werburgh's Church, Dublin is located in Central Dublin
St Werburgh's Church, Dublin
St Werburgh's Church, Dublin
LocationWerburgh Street, Dublin
CountryRepublic of Ireland
DenominationChurch of Ireland
History
Founded1178
Founder(s)Men of Bristol
DedicationSt. Werburgh
Past bishop(s)Henry de Loundres, James Ussher
Architecture
Architect(s)Thomas Burgh (1719), Joseph Jarratt (1759)
Architectural typeItalianate classicism
Specifications
Length(interior) 80 feet (24.4 m)
Width(interior) 52 feet (15.8 m)
Administration
ProvinceProvince of Dublin
DioceseDiocese of Dublin and Glendalough

St. Werburgh's Church is a Church of Ireland church building in Dublin, Ireland. The original church on this site was built in 1178, shortly after the arrival of the Anglo-Normans in the town. It was named after St. Werburgh, abbess of Ely and patron saint of Chester. The current building was constructed in 1719. It is located in Werburgh Street, close to Dublin Castle.