The Ecclesiastical Architecture of Ireland

""The Ecclesiastical Architecture of Ireland: An Essay on the Origins of Round Towers in Ireland"" is a book written by George Petrie. This book is a comprehensive exploration of the history and architecture of ecclesiastical buildings in Ireland, with a particular focus on the origins of the iconic round towers that are found throughout the country. The book provides a detailed analysis of the various architectural styles and influences that have shaped Irish ecclesiastical buildings over the centuries, including the Romanesque, Gothic, and Celtic styles. It also delves into the religious and cultural significance of these buildings, exploring the role they played in the development of Irish society and culture. Throughout the book, Petrie provides numerous illustrations and photographs of the various buildings and architectural features he discusses, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Irish history, architecture, or culture.1845. Petrie may be regarded as the first scientific investigator of Irish archaeology, his contributions to which are also in themselves of much importance. He received a gold medal from the RIA for his famous Essay on the Round Towers of Ireland, which is included in this edition. Many theories had previously been advanced about the purpose of the round towers, which were variously described as Phoenician fire-temples, minarets, phallic symbols, and tombs; in his closely argued and well-documented essay Petrie showed that they were ecclesiastical buildings, erected for use as belfries, watchtowers, and keeps, and his findings won general acceptance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.