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The foundation stone for this Cathedral was layed on 26th July 1851 but it was not until 4th May 1873 that Dr, Kelly, Bishop of Derry , actually dedicated it. |
When first built, the Cathedral had a wooden spire covered with lead but this was removed prior to the great Siege. A new very beautiful spire of cut freestone was built in 1778 and crowned with a large copper ball and weather vane. |