Henry Hill (Irish architect) explained
| Henry Hill |
| Birth Date: | 1806 |
| Birth Place: | Cork, Ireland |
| Death Date: | 30 May 1887 |
| Occupation: | Architect |
| Spouse: | Margaret McNaughton Sayers |
Henry Hill (c.1806 – 30 May 1887) was an Irish architect based in County Cork.
Biography
Henry Hill was the second surviving son of Thomas Hill,[1] and along with his elder brother William Hill was half of the founding generation of the dynasty of the Hill family of architects.[2] [3] In the next generation, his son, Arthur Hill, along with William's son William Henry Hill, and another of his nephews, Arthur Richard Hill, all became architects. Arthur Hill's son, Henry Houghton Hill and William Henry Hill's son -also called William Henry Hill- would both go on to become architects as well. Henry Houghton Hill was also the father of Michelin star chef Myrtle Allen, making her Henry Hill's great-granddaughter.[4]
Architectural works
- Woodford & Bourne building, 1866.
- SS Joachim and Anne's Asylum, 1858–1860.
- Killanully Parish Church (Ballygarvan), 1865.
- Kilgarrife Parish Church (Clonakilty), 1818.
- Scots Church, Cobh, 1851–1855.
- St Edmund's Church, Coolkellure, 1865.
- Coolkellure House, 1874.
- Glenburne House, 1830s.
- East Ferry House and Cottage, 1846.
- Cuskinny Court, c.1835.
- Victoria Cottage, Kilnap, 1837.
- Dromderrig House, Kinsale, c.1835.
- St Lappan's Church, Little Island, 1864–1866.
- Kilroan House, Riverstown, c.1845.
- Christ Church, Rushbrooke, 1864–1866.
- Sacred Heart Convent, Rushbrooke, 1860s.
- Lissard House, 1854–1855.
References
Sources
- Book: Keohane, Frank. The Buildings of Ireland: Cork City and County. Yale University Press. 2020. 978-0-300-22487-0. New Haven and London.
Notes and References
- Web site: Henry Hill. 30 October 2021. Dictionary of Irish Architects 1720 - 1940.
- Web site: Hill, Arthur Dictionary of Irish Biography. 2021-10-30. www.dib.ie.
- Web site: William Hill. 30 October 2021. Dictionary of Irish Architects 1720 - 1940.
- Web site: Henry Houghton Hill. 30 October 2021. Dictionary of Irish Architects 1720 - 1940.
