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Richard Purcell

Richard Purcell was an Irish architect and builder active in mid-nineteenth-century County Wexford, in the southeast of Ireland. He was associated with the Day family of architects, which included Martin Day, William Day, John Day.

Richard Purcell

Christ. Mezzotint by R. Purcell, 17--., 1700-1799, by Richard Purcell

Richard Purcell · Wellcome Collection, London · Wellcome Collection · Public Domain Mark

Name
Richard Purcell
Birthplace
County Wexford, Ireland
Known for
Architect of country houses
Occupation
Architect, Builder

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Richard Purcell was an Irish architect and builder active in mid-nineteenth-century County Wexford, in the southeast of Ireland. He was associated with the Day family of architects, which included Martin Day, William Day, John Day.

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