Dictionary of Irish Architects 1720 - 1940

Selected: CO. DERRY, MUFF, TEMPLEMOYLE AGRICULTURAL SEMINARY

Name: UNKNOWN ARCHITECT
Building: CO. DERRY, MUFF, TEMPLEMOYLE AGRICULTURAL SEMINARY
Date: 1826
Nature: New model agricultural school, built 1826 on plan of establishment founded by Philipp Emmanuel van Fellenberg (1771-1844) at Hofwyl, near Berne, Switzerland. Classical two storey, with frontage of 112 ft. 3-bay centre, with pedimented single bay advanced wings on each side. Erected in 6 or 7 weeksl 'greatly to the astonishment of the neighbouring peasantry' at cost of £2,400. Opened 1827.
Refs: Report on the Agricultural Seminary at Templemoyle, Established May 1827 (Derry, 1836); A. Day, P. McWilliams & L. English, eds., Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Vol. 36, 23,39-40(illus.)