Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Bishop Street Courthouse
In or near Derry.
Bishop Street Courthouse in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Suzanne Mischyshyn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bishop Street Courthouse is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Bishop Street Courthouse, also known as St Columb’s Hall, is a historic venue located in Derry, known for its rich heritage and community significance. It has hosted various performances and events over the years and is currently undergoing renovations to enhance its use as a cultural space.
From the Wikipedia article
The Bishop Street Courthouse is a judicial facility in Bishop Street, Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is a Grade A listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The building, which was designed by John Bowden in the Neoclassical style, was first used in 1816, although it was not fully completed until 1817. The design involved a symmetrical main frontage facing the Bishop Street; the central section featured a tetrastyle portico with Ionic order columns supporting a frieze and a pediment. The building was originally used as a facility for dispensing justice but, following the implementation of the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898, which established county councils in every county, the Bishop Street Courthouse was also used to discharge some county council functions. On 25 January 1989, the Provisional IRA Derry Brigade exploded a 400lb van bomb…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.9940, -7.3238
- District
- Derry City and Strabane
- Postcode
- BT48 6PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Foyle
- Phone
- T: 028 7126 2880
- Established
- 1819
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.saintcolumbshall.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q85747400 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bishop Street Courthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bishop Street Courthouse?
- Bishop Street Courthouse is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT48 6PY).
- What is Bishop Street Courthouse?
- Bishop Street Courthouse in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bishop Street Courthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT48 6PY.
- When was Bishop Street Courthouse built?
- Built or established in 1819.
- Is Bishop Street Courthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Bishop Street Courthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bishop Street Courthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT48 6PY.