St Stephen's Church, Dublin, Church of Ireland chapel-of-ease on Mount Street Upper, Dublin, Ireland
St Stephen's Church, known as The Pepper Canister, is the Church of Ireland chapel-of-ease for the parish of St Stephen's on Mount Street Upper in Dublin. John Bowden began it in 1821 and Joseph Welland finished it after Bowden's death. Its spire is shaped so that it resembles a pepper canister, which gave the church its nickname.
Construction of this Georgian church began in 1821 under architect John Bowden. The project was completed by Joseph Welland after Bowden's death.
The nickname 'The Pepper Canister' comes from the shape of the spire, which resembles a pepper canister. The church is the formal Church of Ireland chapel-of-ease for the parish of St Stephen's, and in recent years it has become active both in faith activities and as a venue for musical and other events.
The church is easily accessed from Mount Street Upper and sits in a central Dublin location. Check opening times ahead of your visit to confirm availability for tours or services.
The nickname 'The Pepper Canister' comes from the shape of the spire, which resembles a pepper canister. The church was begun in 1821 by John Bowden and completed by Joseph Welland after Bowden's death.
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